Tool Review: OEMTOOLS Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool Set

Feb. 6, 2023

Reviewed by Mario Rojas, lead diagnostic tech at Autobahn Performance in Oakland Park, Fla.

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Q: How did the tool/equipment function as far as saving you time?  

A: It performed well, and saved me time from hooking up an air compressor since I usually use a hydraulic tool. Plus, the universal puck saves me the hassle of picking out from an assortment of options.

Q: How has using this tool impacted your shop’s profitability?  

A: Efficiency always equals profitability. This tool increases efficiency.

Q: What kind of setup was involved before using the product? 

A: Practically none at all. It’s a straightforward tool to use.

Q: How easy was it to use? 

A: As easy as this tool could possibly be.

Q: How was its packaging? Did it come with any accessories? 

A: The packaging was minimalistic and straight to the point. It comes as a three-piece set – the main winding tool, the universal puck, and the lever.

Q: Was there a manual included? If so, did you use the manual, and was the manual easy to understand? 

A: No manual was included, but one was absolutely not needed.

Q: What features did you like? 

A: There are many features I like about this tool. There is a 3/8” female insert so that I can use my personal ratchet on the tool to wind the brakes or use the provided lever. The is spring loaded, so I don’t have to hook up an air compressor hose like I normally would with a hydraulic unit. Nor do I have to take up the SLCK by tightening a nut every time I wind the brakes back. Plus, the universal puck allows me to simply clock the pins into the correct position and get to work.

Q: Is there any way you could think to improve or add to this tool? 

A: I cannot think of a better way to execute this idea.

Q: What types of jobs/repairs did you use this tool for? Please provide a few specific examples. 

A: I used this tool while retracting rear calipers on several vehicles that require the technician to do so in order to complete a rear brake job.

Q: How does this tool compare to other tools you’ve used like it?  

A: This is a simple improvement over the conventional tools available.

Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool overall? Why? 

A: I would give this tool a 10 for its ease of use, time-saving capabilities, being packed with features, and requiring almost zero maintenance.  

The OEMTOOLS Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool Set, No. 35058, is designed with a spring tension and built-in retainer plate to streamline installation into one smooth step. This tool includes the standard 2-pin adapter, as well as a 3/8” drive 2- and 3-pin universal adapter. The removable T-handle can be repositioned mid-process without the risk of slipping out of its housing, allowing the user to adjust to maintain a secure grip on the rewind tool. The spring-loaded thrust bolt eliminates the need to have separate tools for clockwise and counterclockwise rear brake caliper piston rotation jobs.

About the Author

Mario Rojas

Mario Rojas is an L1 ASE Master certified Diagnostic Technician from Miami, Florida. He first began working on cars as a way to supplement his income until finally stepping into the industry full-time in 2013. He's now working at Autobahn Performance, a shop that specializes in European vehicles. Rojas also shares some of his work on his YouTube channel, Super Mario Diagnostics, in the hopes that his audience will appreciate what it takes to troubleshoot and repair the modern automobile, and to steer everyone into continued training.