Which tool needed for rear caliper piston retraction?

[metako]

I need to replace the rear pads on a 2005 Golf 2.0 litre FSI and have been looking for a suitable tool to retract the rear pistons which doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I've found a couple on eBay for $25-30 but are they of sufficient quality to do the job and also do I need a different retractor for each side with threads going in opposed directions?

single tool:
Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool Auto Wind Back CAR With 13pc | eBay

double tool:
Giantz Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT SET Auto Windback CAR | eBay

[Lucas_R]

I have this kit for my Mk6 Golf and it worked great on the rear brakes: Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit - 11 Pieces [PBK-11PCS] - $69.95 : Dub Addiction

[metako]

Thanks for the reply. So the single tool is okay for both sides and its a normal right hand thread?

[Lucas_R]

It threads in the same way no matter what side of the car you are on. Those ebay tool kits will be fine.

[metako]

Thanks that's good to know. The other thing is many of these ebay sellers say thay are in Sydney, Melbourne etc but I suspect they are really in China (some of their negative feedback states this too) and I don't want to wait 3-4 weeks for delivery. Has anyone bought one of these and had delivery in a few days, and can you tell me which seller you used?

[Lucas_R]

Just buy from Dubaddiction in my link above - he is in Melb

[metako]

yes its $25 vs $70 though...

[Lucas_R]

yes its $25 vs $70 though...

Thats your call - but he has them in stock in your city if you need it quickly

[jets]

single tool:
Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool Auto Wind Back CAR With 13pc | eBay

double tool:
Giantz Universal Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT SET Auto Windback CAR | eBay

I think if you are still considering one of these, you need to ask the seller if they are suitable for the mk5 Golf & in stock in Aust.

[brad]

I bought this one.
Universal 22pc Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT Auto Wind Back CAR SET | eBay

It took a week to come. Appears to be a German company.

There was one item missing. They dealt with the issue promptly and sent a replacement. I was really suprised at that.

[metako]

Good idea jets. And thanks Brad I'll keep that seller in mind.

[3C4M Guy]

For what it's worth I've bought a couple of automotive tool kits in red blow mould cases from a Chinese supplier that ships from Sydney. The company is vidaxl-au. On one occasion the case was damaged in transit and they sent a replacement promptly.

They sell a double caliper piston rewind tool kit, but it seems to be a few dollars more than the supplier already mentioned in this thread.
Universal 22pc Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT Auto Wind Back CAR SET | eBay

[metako]

Thanks for that info 3cm4 guy. I eventually bought a tool from this seller as their price was good and they use Aussie Post so I can collect it locally on Sat morning instead of trapsing half way around melbourne looking for tbe office of a private courier company if I'm not home when they deliver.

*Universal 22pc Disc Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool KIT SET Auto Wind Back CAR | eBay

[jets]

I notice it doesn't say VW in the description for suitability, but it does say Audi.
Please post back on this thread after you have used the tool to tell us how it all went.

[3C4M Guy]

metako, the one you bought from homepromart looks like a good kit at a very good price. Per jets, please let us know how it goes and if there is an adaptor that's a perfect diameter for VW. There are other kits with more adaptors at more than twice the price that literally fill the red case, but they're unnecessary if you have the correct size in the smaller kit.

https://www.vidaxl.com.au/p/210271/brake-caliper-piston-wind-back-tool-kit-40-pcs

I assume it's still possible to push the pistons back with the old pads still in place without using this kit and without rotating the piston, but using this kit is supposed to be kinder on the piston seals?