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Piston rewind set HELP

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/FreeTec-22pcs-Professional-Brake-Caliper/dp/B073TX99BN/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=rewind+tool&qid=1559807844&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=ALWYDEA401O9Q

 

Does anyone know if this would fit my 2008 rear caliper ford focus 1.8tdci or anyone used a set like this tried the other tool with 2 different adaptors both did not fit thank Simon can't turn with pliers either 

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    2 hours ago, gibbo1471 said:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/FreeTec-22pcs-Professional-Brake-Caliper/dp/B073TX99BN/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=rewind+tool&qid=1559807844&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=ALWYDEA401O9Q

     

    Does anyone know if this would fit my 2008 rear caliper ford focus 1.8tdci or anyone used a set like this tried the other tool with 2 different adaptors both did not fit thank Simon can't turn with pliers either 

    That is a comprehensive kit I would be very surprised if you couldn’t find one to fit 👍

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    yes it will be fine I use one on mine ☺️

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    On 6/6/2019 at 8:59 AM, gibbo1471 said:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/FreeTec-22pcs-Professional-Brake-Caliper/dp/B073TX99BN/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=rewind+tool&qid=1559807844&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=ALWYDEA401O9Q

     

    Does anyone know if this would fit my 2008 rear caliper ford focus 1.8tdci or anyone used a set like this tried the other tool with 2 different adaptors both did not fit thank Simon can't turn with pliers either 

    If you can't turn them with pliers then they must be pretty well seized.  When I renewed the brakes on mine last year (13 years old) the rear calipers in particular were binding a bit but I managed to get them to rotated using set of grips.

     

    Are you looking to replace the calipers or refurb them using the type of kit sold by companies like "Big Red"?

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    I think one is right hand thread and the other is left hand

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    1 hour ago, 1979Damian said:

    If you can't turn them with pliers then they must be pretty well seized.  When I renewed the brakes on mine last year (13 years old) the rear calipers in particular were binding a bit but I managed to get them to rotated using set of grips.

     

    Are you looking to replace the calipers or refurb them using the type of kit sold by companies like "Big Red"?

    I've already told him this in another thread...  He just wants to replace the pads.

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    Just now, TomsFocus said:

    I've already told him this in another thread...  He just wants to replace the pads.

    right ok😊

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    Undoing the brake nipple apparently helps although i haven’t tried.If using an adapter I find having a long 

    lever makes rotation a lot easier 👍

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    6 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    I've already told him this in another thread...  He just wants to replace the pads.

    To be hoped they aren't binding badly otherwise the new brake pads aren't going to be long for this earth.

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