Astro Pneumatic 78618 Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Set - 18 Piece

by Astro Pneumatic Tool

Product Features

• Adaptor plates with thrust bolt assembly and reaction plate are precisely made
• Prevents damaging pistons and seals
• Updated adaptor set applicable for side variety of vehicles
• Durable and save time
• Kit includes: holder, right main body, left main body and 15 adapters

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 2 inches ; 5.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002RDGMNM
• Item model number: 78618
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,218 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #21 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Brake System

Product Description

18 Piece Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Set.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Got the job done, December 13, 2010

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Imbroglio98 (Horrible, Maryland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic 78618 Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Set - 18 Piece (Automotive)

Used on a 9 year old Nissan where both rear pistons were very difficult to retract, but with a lot of effort this tool eventually got it done. The set is very sturdy and strong, and importantly, the backplate and adapter on this tool are not too thick, which is good because if your rear brake pads are virtually gone the piston will have extended quite far into the caliper, so there won't be a lot of room to fit the tool if it was too thick. This was the case with my rear pads, almost gone and piston sticking way out into the caliper, but fortunately this tool fit without any problems. I do kind of wish the T-handle were a big longer to allow better leverage when trying to twist the handle since in my case the piston really fought being retracted, and I guess it would be nice if the handle were thicker as well, not because it needs the strength, but because it'd be easier to hold while cranking on it. As it was, I put a foot long piece of 1" metal tubing over the handle to get more torque. The instructions provided with the tool do specify which car makes use which adapter, though it wouldn't be that hard to figure it out yourself, but it did save a bit of time having this. The red case is a fairly sturdy plastic but I wish the case was a simple square box rather than sloping down back to front so I could stack it with other box shaped cases or put things on it, but obviously not something critical to the tool. Overall, great tool.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fan-freaking-tastic!, July 16, 2011

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Matt - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic 78618 Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Set - 18 Piece (Automotive)

Why didn't I buy one of these years ago? If I had, I would have saved a few hundred on new calipers (which I had busted trying to incorrectly compress the piston). This tool works perfectly to wind back caliper pistons. One of its many adapters fit my Mazda 6 perfectly. Brake job literally took 5 minutes from start to finish using this tool. You will NOT regret this purchase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money, May 12, 2011

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I. J Zelo (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic 78618 Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Set - 18 Piece (Automotive)

Just used this for my 2002 Jetta wagon. Nice tool - as long as you understand how to crank and to adjust with the sleeve. You can't just crank - or you wind up with your rear pistons in but the tool stuck in place.

I've always used the old C clamp technique for discs without the parking brake - this was much easier. Great for front and back.