Volvo s40 brake caliper rewind tool

Maybe it will work for you, too. I used the "poor man's piston compressor" two screwdrivers to push the piston back into the caliper all the way. I applied constant, firm, outward pressure on both screwdriver handles until the piston was forced all the way back into the caliper.

Post by MadeInJapan » Sun May 24, am I've done mine the same way- make sure your brake fluid reservoir cap is open when you do this otherwise, the pressure in the line may be too much to compress the piston. Post by starrett7 » Sun May 24, am Finally figured it out. The face of the piston has two small opposing recessed holes for a special tool to fit in. I just so happened to have a two pronged wrench that is for my makita grinder and it was a perfect fit.

I turned the piston clockwise with the wrench while applying downward force and it retracted all the way. I used to own a Subaru that had spiraled spindle in the center of the piston and you had to turn it while also applying pressure to get it to retract. I suspect it is a new design for this caliper. Definitely it would not compress with just straight pressure on the piston. I did have my reservoir cap off the whole time. Turning with pressure did it. I can maybe post some pics tomorrow if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the quick reponses. Post by vegasjetskier » Sun May 24, pm starrett7 wrote: Finally figured it out. Post by starrett7 » Tue May 26, am Here are some pics and notes which show the procedure I used to complete the job. Undo the cover on the parking brake lever 2. Undo the nut for adjusting the parking so the parking brake lead slackens.

This will reduce pressure on the caliper piston. Here is a pic of the tool volvo uses to compress the caliper piston. Probably unavailable to the average DIY'er Here is the pic of the tool I used to compress the piston. It just so happens that I had a wrench which fit my Makita hand grinder to change the grinding wheel and it fit perfectly to align with the holes in the top of the caliper piston.

I used a downward pressure and I mean alot while turning clockwise to retract the piston. Engine Parts. Exhaust System. Fuel System. Heating and Ventilation. In Car Entertainment. Lighting, Mirrors, Bulbs. Volvo Gifts. Volvo Tools. Wheels, Bolts, Caps and Trims. Service Items. PFV Clearance Items!! Filter Parts By Manufacturer. Click to enlarge. Add to Cart.

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