Rear brake caliper piston, removing and installing: Removing

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Turn knurled wheel of tool counterclockwise to remove piston.

Fig 1: Turning Knurled Wheel Of Tool Counterclockwise To Remove Piston
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NOTE: If piston is difficult to turn use open-end 13 mm wrench on flats provided (arrow -A-).

CAUTION: The collar of the tool (arrow) must be next to the caliper piston.

Carefully remove seal using modified wedge VAG 1474/5.

Modifying wedge VAG 1474/5, see MODIFYING WEDGE VAG 1474/5

Fig 2: Removing Seal Using Modified Wedge Vag 1474/5

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