Introduction
Please read these instructions carefully. Note the safe operational requirements, warnings and cautions. Use this product correctly, with care and for the purpose for which it is intended. Failure to do so may cause damage and/or personal injury and will invalidate the warranty.
Safety Instructions
WARNING!
- Use the correct adapter for the vehicle.
- Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the product's operation.
- Great care must be taken on all brake components, especially the brake lines.
- Do not allow the caliper to hang free by the flexible hose.
- Lifting, removal of wheels, disassembly of the braking system and reassembly must be undertaken as per manufacturer's workshop instruction or the appropriate Haynes manual.
- When reassembling the braking system and re-fitting the wheels, all components must be correctly torqued using an appropriate and correctly calibrated torque wrench.
- Must use with caution as incorrect use can cause damage to the piston, bore or brake lines which would render the vehicle unsafe to drive.
- If in any doubt, do not undertake the task and seek assistance from a suitable garage.
Important
Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer's service instructions, or a proprietary manual, to establish the current procedure and data. These instructions are provided as a guide only.
Description
This tool is used to wind back brake caliper pistons when servicing brake calipers or replacing brake pads. It includes left and right hand threaded rewind tools that allow the easy return of the brake piston into the caliper to provide clearance for new brake pads.
Features
- Winds back brake piston for replacing brake pads.
- Fits most domestic or import vehicles.
- Wind back front brake pistons.
- Wind back rear brake pistons with or without hand/parking brake system part of the brake calipers.
- Two wind back tools, right hand thread and left hand thread for some European design commercial vans.
Application
Application for most cars - such as Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Austin, Austin-Healey, BMW, Bugatti, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Dodge, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Proton, Renault, Rover, Saab, Saleen, Saturn, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Tata, Toyota, Triumph, TVR, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo.
Specifications
- 1x Right hand thread screw back tool
- 1x Left hand thread screw back tool
- 4x Caliper locating reaction plates
- 24 x Various adapters/caliper keys for different model brake pistons
- 6mm & 7mm Hex Keys
- 3mm & 5mm Pin Punches
- CV Joint Grease
- Supplied in a blow moulded storage case
Operating Instructions
- This service kit will work with most vehicles.
- Read the vehicle manufacturer's workshop manual or the appropriate manual to determine which disc and thrust bolt to use.
- Raise and safely secure the vehicle.
- If doing the rear calipers, do not apply handbrake. Take extra care when securing the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and brake caliper.
- Remove the worn brake pads and hardware.
- Service the caliper according to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
- Move the T-handle of the thrust bolt to one side and slide the plate over the T-handle then down the thrust bolt until it rests on the shoulder of the bottom of the thrust bolt. Apply the correct disc to the two pegs on the bottom of the thrust bolt.
- According to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions, screw the piston into the caliper.
- Reassemble caliper, brake pads and wheels.
NOTE: Test the brakes thoroughly before use.
Clean and store the service kit indoors.
Streetwize Accessories
Unit 1, Royce Trading Estate, Ashburton Road West, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1RY
Sales enquiries: sales@streetwizeaccessories.com
Technical enquiries: support@streetwizeaccessories.com
Website: www.streetwizeaccessories.com
Product Image Description
The Streetwize SWTOOL35 35 Piece Brake Wind Back Tool Kit is presented in its black plastic carrying case. When opened, the case reveals a comprehensive set of automotive brake service tools, including a central mechanism with a T-handle, various circular adapter plates with different pin configurations, and two threaded spindle tools (one right-hand, one left-hand). The kit also includes smaller tools like hex keys and pin punches, all organized within the case's molded compartments.
