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BRAKE CALIPER WIND BACK TOOL SET
MODEL NO: CHT658
PART NO: 1801658
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Brake caliper wind back tool set.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Enables the rewinding of pistons back into the core on most disc brake
calipers.
• Adptors for a wide range of vehicle applications. Suitable for push-back
and wind-back brake pistons.
• Includes left- and right-handed threaded bolt assemblies. Left-handed
thrust bolt required for Ford, Citroen and Renault applications.
• Precision made adaptor plates with thrust bolt assemblies and reaction
plates.
• Helps prevent damage to pistons and seals.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
SAFETY RULES
1. ALWAYS wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
2. NEVER use the tool if parts are damaged.
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ADAPTORS
No Application
0 GM most 2-1/2” diameter pistons. (Seville/Eldorado 79).
1Reaction Plate
2 CITROEN XM, Xantia. (F/R)
3 AUDI (F). FIAT Alfa Romeo (F). Ford Fiesta (F). ISUZU (F). HONDA Concerto (F). Jaguar XJ6, XJ40
(F/R). BMW 318iS, 320i, 325TD, 518i, 525i & 1x, 740i, 850ci, M5. (F). MERCEDES BENZ 190,
200,300,420, 560 Series (F). MITSUBISHI Colt (F). NISSAN Stanza, Sunny (F). TOYOTA Camry (F).
VOLVO (F). VW Passat, Golf GTI (F). ROVER Austin, Metro, 200 & 400 Series, Maestro, Montego
(F)
4 FORD Australia/NZ Telstar, Laser(R). MAZDA (R). SAAB 9000 (R). TOYOTA Camry (F) FIAT Alfa
NISSAN Stanza, Sunny (F), Volvo (F). VW Passat, Golf GTI (F). ALFA ROMEO 1642.0 (R). HONDA
Prelude, CRS 16i
5 3/8” drive adapter used with the extension bar and ratchet when you need to apply more
strength to the piston.
6 NISSAN Primera, VW Golf IV
7 AUDI 80, 90, V8 + 100, Coupe E(R). ROVER 800 ABS. SUBARU L+Z(R) FORD Sierra ABS, Granada,
Scorpio ABS 85(R). TOYOTA Celica, Corolla GT, MR2(R). NISSAN Bluebird 1.8 Turbo, Silva Turbo,
Primera 2.0I LS/GS/GSX (R). PEUGEOT 405 1.9Gi, Gri, Sri, Gtxi, MI 16,605 2.0 Sri (R). VW Golf Gti,
Jetta, Synchro, Jetta Gti 16v, Passat CL, GL, GT and GT 16V, Corrado 16V Scirroco GTX 16V(R)
8 GM most 1-7/8” diameter pistons.
9 GM most 2-1/8” diameter pistons. (CADILLAC Seville / Eldorado 80-85).
A RENAULT/R21, Laguna (Rear Disc)
M FORD Motors, MINI Cooper, MAZDA 3
N SAAB, HONDA
FOPEL (Rear Disc)
KCITROEN
E NISSAN Maxima
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USING THE KIT
WARNING: FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CORRECT USE OF THIS
KIT, ALWAYS REFER TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S HANDBOOK
BEFORE DISMANTLING AS SOME VEHICLES MUST BE PUT INTO SERVICE
MODE BEFORE REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE PROCEDURE CAN RESULT IN LOSS
OF BRAKING ON THE VEHICLE. CLARKE INTERNATIONAL ACCEPT NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BRAKING COMPONENTS
1. Jack up the vehicle and support on axle stands.
2. Release the handbrake.
3. Remove the wheel to expose the brake caliper, unbolt and remove the
brake caliper.
4. Remove the worn brake pads.
5. Select the appropriate adaptor and fit it to the threaded bolt assembly.
NOTE: Some pistons need to be rewound under pressure, therfore use the
reaction plate if required.
6. Fit the reaction plate into the caliper fork and tighten the threaded bolt
assembly until the piston is wound fully into the cylinder.
7. Refit new brake pads, service the caliper and reassemble.
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