astra sport hatch - brake rewind tool?

[insanojackson]

looking to change pads on a 2008 astra sports hatch 1.7tdi can anyone confirm will i need a special brake rewind tool and where is the best place to get one cheap?

[HellDiver]

Front or back?

[Si_steve]

Wont be needed for the front, A G-clamp will work with rubber pads on the contacting surfaces. The back piston does need to be wound in, I made my own tool out of threaded bar, a steel plate, a nut and another small bit of steel plate..

[Davie]

The rear caliper pistons do need to be wound back in. There's a specific tool available from Laser:

http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=518&...

Bit pricey at £57.00 but makes the job so much easier.