just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......

Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ?


Yes, try Homeownershub. Your posting style seems ideally suited to that
forum.

Alternatively, how about using a meaningful subject line and explaining
what youre trying to do?

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On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......

Should that be "re-ring". And compress your 'rings'?

If not it makes as much sense as this doubled, "op het punt om mijn
eerste zuiger te comprimeren en terug te spoelen ... tips? ...... nooit
eerder gedaan ......."

On Sunday, 28 April 2019 14:51:46 UTC+1, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......

Tip 1: make some sense. In the highly unlikely case that you actually do intend to rewind a piston, maybe start by explaining how that makes sense & what it means.


NT

On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking about...sorry

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On 28/04/2019 16:57, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ......
never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking about...sorry

Last time I said that I made fool of myself talking about window wings
instead of horns.......

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On 28/04/2019 15:39, Fredxx wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ......
never
done it before.......

Should that be "re-ring". And compress your 'rings'?

If not it makes as much sense as this doubled, "op het punt om mijn
eerste zuiger te comprimeren en terug te spoelen ... tips? ...... nooit
eerder gedaan ......."


Oh right....

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sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking about...sorry


And a typically huge response I see...
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On 28/04/2019 17:14, Jim K.. wrote:
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On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking about...sorry


And a typically huge response I see...

Oh well just have to have a go...got all the tools...

https://images.app.goo.gl/bcCAvwFhQfUoBjpD8

think ford are clockwise rewind????

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On 28/04/2019 17:24, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:39:24 +0100, Fredxx wrote:

On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......

Should that be "re-ring". And compress your 'rings'?

If not it makes as much sense as this doubled, "op het punt om mijn
eerste zuiger te comprimeren en terug te spoelen ... tips? ...... nooit
eerder gedaan ......."

UR TNP AICMFP :-)

Try google translation, then you'll understand how it is 'double....'.

Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking about...sorry


Yeah, people who cant pose a coherent question say that a lot...

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Jim GM4DHJ ... explained :
Oh well just have to have a go...got all the tools...

https://images.app.goo.gl/bcCAvwFhQfUoBjpD8

think ford are clockwise rewind????

Yes, from memory clockwise - push whilst turning..

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"Jim GM4DHJ ..." Wrote in message:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking about...sorry


And a typically huge response I see...

Oh well just have to have a go...got all the tools...

https://images.app.goo.gl/bcCAvwFhQfUoBjpD8

think ford are clockwise rewind????


Best ask a teenager to look it up for you grandad...
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On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......



Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

On Sunday, 28 April 2019 20:58:11 UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......



Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

or ask the question sensibly.

Wrote in message:
On Sunday, 28 April 2019 20:58:11 UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......



Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

or ask the question sensibly.


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On 28/04/2019 21:58, wrote:
On Sunday, 28 April 2019 20:58:11 UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......



Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

or ask the question sensibly.

why?.....got a good reply from Harry......you lot just like to gibber ....

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On 28/04/2019 22:00, Jim K.. wrote:
Wrote in message:
On Sunday, 28 April 2019 20:58:11 UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......



Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

or ask the question sensibly.


Do you have a car? Never mind a ford?

doubt he has ...

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On 28/04/2019 22:01, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 21:58, wrote:
On Sunday, 28 April 2019 20:58:11 UTC+1, AndrewÂ* wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ?
...... never
done it before.......



Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

or ask the question sensibly.

why?.....got a good reply from Harry......you lot just like to gibber ....

who I know is a good mechanic and has worked on fords......

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On 28/04/2019 19:56, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Jim GM4DHJ ... explained :
Oh well just have to have a go...got all the tools...

https://images.app.goo.gl/bcCAvwFhQfUoBjpD8

think ford are clockwise rewind????

Yes, from memory clockwise - push whilst turning..

With the proper tool - as shown in that link - you don't have to push,
as rotating the handle rotates the head of the tool and screws it
forward at the same time.

As for direction. I have done them on Rover, Ford, Nissan and Vauxhall
and they have all been clockwise. I can be sure of that, as I only have
a clockwise version of the tool to do it and haven't encountered an
anti-clockwise version yet.

SteveW

On Sunday, 28 April 2019 22:02:19 UTC+1, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 22:00, Jim K.. wrote:
tabbypurr Wrote in message:
On Sunday, 28 April 2019 20:58:11 UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......

Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

or ask the question sensibly.

Do you have a car? Never mind a ford?

doubt he has ...

I have more than one, not that it's overly relevant.
You got the replies you asked for. If you're happy with only one person answering what you wanted, great.


NT

On 28/04/2019 17:03, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 16:57, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ......
never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking
about...sorry

Last time I said that I made fool of myself talking about window wings
instead of horns.......


You haven't helped yourself much this time either.

Next time you might find uk.rec.cars.maintenance would be a better group
if you want people knowledgable in the field.

Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

Bill.

On 29/04/2019 05:41, wrote:
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

Bill.

there you go....another unaware person answering QED

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On 28/04/2019 23:42, Fredxx wrote:
On 28/04/2019 17:03, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 16:57, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ?
...... never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking
about...sorry

Last time I said that I made fool of myself talking about window wings
instead of horns.......


You haven't helped yourself much this time either.

very true ....

Next time you might find uk.rec.cars.maintenance would be a better group
if you want people knowledgable in the field.

nah plenty of car diy people here....or perhaps not....

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Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ?


Yes, try Homeownershub. Your posting style seems ideally suited to that
forum.

Alternatively, how about using a meaningful subject line and explaining
what you're trying to do?

Tim

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There used to be a ford just down the road, but there is a bridge there now?

Yes I know, but since you have to admit the subject was a little vague and
the original message even more vague.
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On 28/04/2019 22:01, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 21:58, wrote:
On Sunday, 28 April 2019 20:58:11 UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ......
never
done it before.......



Re-post in uk.rec.car.maintenance perhaps ?.

or ask the question sensibly.

why?.....got a good reply from Harry......you lot just like to gibber
....

who I know is a good mechanic and has worked on fords......

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On 29/04/2019 08:03, Brian Gaff wrote:
There used to be a ford just down the road, but there is a bridge there now?

Yes I know, but since you have to admit the subject was a little vague and
the original message even more vague.
Brian

well just ignore it .....

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Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 28/04/2019 17:14, Jim K.. wrote:
"Jim GM4DHJ ..." Wrote in message:
On 28/04/2019 14:51, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
just about to compress and rewind my first piston...any tips ? ...... never
done it before.......


sorry I was only posting for those who know what I am talking about...sorry


And a typically huge response I see...

Oh well just have to have a go...got all the tools...

https://images.app.goo.gl/bcCAvwFhQfUoBjpD8

think ford are clockwise rewind????

Ah, is it a *brake* piston that the question is about?

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wrote:
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its housing,
as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered them, rather
than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they should rotate in a particular
direction as they move.

Some have wierd grooves which require them to be 'turned in' as it
were. You can't just push them in like 'ordinary' disk brake pistons.

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On 29/04/2019 05:41, wrote:
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

Yes he is. Front brakes normally just push back in, but many rears, on
cars with all round disks, have to be rotated, because they incorporate
the handbrake and its self-adjustment mechanism. They won't go back (and
the self adjustment won't be reset) unless they are rotated.

SteveW

On 29/04/2019 10:19, Steve Walker wrote:
On 29/04/2019 05:41, wrote:
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its
housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered
them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they should
rotate in a particular direction as they move.

Yes he is. Front brakes normally just push back in, but many rears, on
cars with all round disks, have to be rotated, because they incorporate
the handbrake and its self-adjustment mechanism. They won't go back (and
the self adjustment won't be reset) unless they are rotated.

I've always found a stout pair of pliers works well.

It depends on how often it's a process you have to do. For the average
person servicing their own car, given rear disk pads wear very little, I
would say every few years?

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Chris Green wrote:
wrote:
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its
housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered
them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they
should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

Some have wierd grooves which require them to be 'turned in' as it
were. You can't just push them in like 'ordinary' disk brake pistons.

That's because they may not be the actual hydraulic piston at all. Part of
a mechanism linked to that piston. Usually because of a handbrake.

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formulated the question :
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its housing, as
one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered them, rather than
using special tools. I wasn't aware that they should rotate in a particular
direction as they move.

This is the type which combine handbrake as part of the pad/disc brake,
they auto screw out in use as they wear, so need to be manually screwed
back to change the pads.

On 29/04/2019 11:43, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
formulated the question :
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its
housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered
them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they should
rotate in a particular direction as they move.

This is the type which combine handbrake as part of the pad/disc brake,
they auto screw out in use as they wear, so need to be manually screwed
back to change the pads.
wish me luck got the pads this morning....first time using the wind back
kit,,,wish me luck...tee hee

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Maybe he is ****ed and broke as the old joke goes?

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On 29/04/2019 13:00, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 29/04/2019 11:43, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
formulated the question :
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its
housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered
them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they
should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

This is the type which combine handbrake as part of the pad/disc
brake, they auto screw out in use as they wear, so need to be manually
screwed back to change the pads.
wish me luck got the pads this morning....first time using the wind back
kit,,,wish me luck...tee hee

that was easy loads of money saved..just wish I hadn't then reversed the
car into the concrete bollard......nothing to do with the brakes .....

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On 29/04/2019 17:46, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 29/04/2019 13:00, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 29/04/2019 11:43, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
formulated the question :
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its
housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just
levered them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that
they should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

This is the type which combine handbrake as part of the pad/disc
brake, they auto screw out in use as they wear, so need to be
manually screwed back to change the pads.
wish me luck got the pads this morning....first time using the wind
back kit,,,wish me luck...tee hee

that was easy loads of money saved..just wish I hadn't then reversed the
car into the concrete bollard......nothing to do with the brakes .....

just the front to do now they have two pistons .......

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On 29/04/2019 10:36, Fredxx wrote:
On 29/04/2019 10:19, Steve Walker wrote:
On 29/04/2019 05:41, wrote:
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its
housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just levered
them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that they
should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

Yes he is. Front brakes normally just push back in, but many rears, on
cars with all round disks, have to be rotated, because they
incorporate the handbrake and its self-adjustment mechanism. They
won't go back (and the self adjustment won't be reset) unless they are
rotated.

I've always found a stout pair of pliers works well.

It depends on how often it's a process you have to do. For the average
person servicing their own car, given rear disk pads wear very little, I
would say every few years?

I've done it on Rovers and Vauxhalls without the proper tool, but found
it impossible on a Ford - which is why I bought the tool in the end.

SteveW

On 29/04/2019 20:11, Steve Walker wrote:
On 29/04/2019 10:36, Fredxx wrote:
On 29/04/2019 10:19, Steve Walker wrote:
On 29/04/2019 05:41, wrote:
Is the OP talking about shoving the brake piston back into its
housing, as one might do when changing pads? I've always just
levered them, rather than using special tools. I wasn't aware that
they should rotate in a particular direction as they move.

Yes he is. Front brakes normally just push back in, but many rears,
on cars with all round disks, have to be rotated, because they
incorporate the handbrake and its self-adjustment mechanism. They
won't go back (and the self adjustment won't be reset) unless they
are rotated.

I've always found a stout pair of pliers works well.

It depends on how often it's a process you have to do. For the average
person servicing their own car, given rear disk pads wear very little,
I would say every few years?

I've done it on Rovers and Vauxhalls without the proper tool, but found
it impossible on a Ford - which is why I bought the tool in the end.

Funnily, my experience is mainly on Fords. I didn't say it was easy!