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2008 1.8tdci rear piston change HELP

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I have bought new pads and discs for the rear and I am struggling to find the proper or a tool to turn the piston in looked at a few but can't get a definite answer if they will fit any help I would appreciate thank you Simon 

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    You don't need anything special for these, just wind them in with a pair of needle nose pliers.

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    Would long nose pliers work

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    15 minutes ago, gibbo1471 said:

    Would long nose pliers work

    Yeah, that's just another name for them lol.

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    Hi got some pliers putvthem in the grooves pushing hard and turning but the piston won't retract can't put any more pressure on got a tool but the pins are too far apart any help

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    You don't need much pressure, they should wind back easily, you certainly don't want to be pushing the piston back in.  The caliper is probably seized if it won't wind back.  You can try putting a lever into the pliers for more leverage, long screwdriver or similar.

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    This is MK3 but similar concept..

     

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    Yes I think it's seized slightly 

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