Disc brake calliper rewind tool needed?

[3C4M Guy]

There's a thread in the Golf Mk5 & Jetta section discussing the use of a disc brake calliper rewind tool when changing the rear brake pads.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f15/tool-needed-rear-caliper-piston-retraction-113729-2.html

Does anyone know if this is necessary or helpful when changing the rear pads on a B6 Passat?

[h100vw]

There's a thread in the Golf Mk5 & Jetta section discussing the use of a disc brake calliper rewind tool when changing the rear brake pads.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f15/tool-needed-rear-caliper-piston-retraction-113729-2.html

Does anyone know if this is necessary or helpful when changing the rear pads on a B6 Passat?

Do you have an electric handbrake on that? That requires VCDS.

[3C4M Guy]

Yes. I have EPB and access to VCDS.