Which tool for rewinding the handbrake-piston?

[BenGTR]

I bought a set from Ebay, however none of the adaptors fit in the Ultima handbrake-piston (Brembo 22.5921.03 or .04).

Which set did you buy or can you help me out with a link to a suitable adaptor?

[Steve_D]

I was not aware the Handbrake had wind back pistons. There are no hydraulics involved.

Steve

[BenGTR]

You mean it's just pressing?

Because of the two holes in the piston my guess was that it must be rewinded.

[738 driver]

AP brakes (most current factory spec builds) have a seperate mechanical caliper for the handbrake.. so you will find two calipers per disc there.
Other brake systems including Ford derived ones might be a combined foot and handbrake caliper and need to be rewound..... this can normally be done carefully with grips and a G clamp... take your time if this is the type, the seals may be quite delicate.

G luck.

[ian_uk1975]

I've always managed to get away with using a pair of long nose pliers... far from ideal though!

[BenGTR]

I did it now with pliers, however would be nice to know which adaptor plate is suitable as it seems to be a very "special" size.

[Paul.B]

BenGTR said:

I did it now with pliers, however would be nice to know which adaptor plate is suitable as it seems to be a very "special" size.

So which brake set up do you have? As Steve_D said the handbrake on cars with AP brakes is a simple cable operated calliper. (Either Brembo or a factory designed one on earlier cars) I'm guessing you have the Ford rear callipers?

[BenGTR]

I got the Brembo (mechanical) handbrake as mentioned in the first post.


I bought this set to do the job, however none of the adaptors fit onto the piston, so I had to use pliers.

[Paul.B]

BenGTR said:

I got the Brembo (mechanical) handbrake as mentioned in the first post.


I bought this set to do the job, however none of the adaptors fit onto the piston, so I had to use pliers.

If I had actually digested your first post then I wouldn't need to ask stooopid questions would I?

Surprised a cable opperated caliper requires this. Oh well. Good luck with your search.

[738 driver]

It doesnt Paul, its a simple mechanical caliper and can be done with simple hand tools. The kit purchased is to compress hydraulic screw-type calipers fitted to many OEM brake systems, some as was suggested incorporate the handbrake mechanism within one caliper, others with maybe with a central drum handbrake. I think the 'kit' element threw a wildcard here.

[Paul.B]

738 driver said:

It doesnt Paul, its a simple mechanical caliper and can be done with simple hand tools. The kit purchased is to compress hydraulic screw-type calipers fitted to many OEM brake systems, some as was suggested incorporate the handbrake mechanism within one caliper, others with maybe with a central drum handbrake. I think the 'kit' element threw a wildcard here.

As I suggested. But Ben is saying he still needed to unwind his Brembo calliper using a pair of long nose pliers. None of the adaptors in the set he purchased fitted.

[738 driver]

.... doesnt fit as the set is not really needed for this task ?

'Kit' inference in my last post as double meaning .....the 'kit' that doesnt fit and a 'kit' car hence full of potential build variables ... not a pop at anyones knowledge at all.

G luck.