Help Changing brake pads
 

I never change the brake pads on a german car before..
Anything that i need to be aware off???

Any pdf files on how to change it
I have a 2003 Audi 3.0 ... any help will be apprieciated

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

I can get you the file tonight PM me your msn

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Are you doing the front, back, or both?

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

just the back

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

You will need a tool to retract the caliper piston...the piston needs to spin back into the caliper as that is how the park brake operates. Some people have said using a c-clamp works. Do not use slip joint pliers.

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

Its Very easy just watch this video
BROKEN LINK

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

• Remove wheels.


• On vehicles equipped with a brake pad wear indicator, disconnect connector - 1 - .

• Lift locating lug slightly on lower part of connector - 2 - and turn 90 ° .

• Pull connector lower part out of bracket.

• Raise vehicle.

• Remove wheels.


• Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, while counter-holding on guide pins.


• Swing brake caliper housing upward and remove brake pads.


• Press piston back into caliper housing.

• Note:

• Press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool, before inserting new brake pads. Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly if reservoir has been topped off.

CAUTION!
• Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth using a hose!

• Installing

• Use methylated spirits to clean brake caliper housing.


• Install brake pads.

• Swing brake caliper housing down and tighten securing bolt to 30 Nm.

• Note:

• The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed.

• After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

• Mount wheels Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Repair Group 44

• Check brake fluid level and top off if necessary.

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The smarter thing to do is to open up the bleeder screw on the caliper to force out the used fluid. You don't want to push used fluid back into the ABS module. Just make sure you close the bleeder before removing the tool off the caliper piston. The square cut seal tends to push the piston back out a bit which will suck air into the lines.

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

This is steps directly from Audi so you pick which is the smarter thing to do

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To each their own. I'm just trying to share my knowledge and experience. Besides, your directions look like they are for the fronts and torque specs are different for FWD and AWD.

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

Agreed, I took the AWD specs by the way

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

I have a problem I cannot push the piston back on the caliper causing me issue to install the new pads.. help i followed all the steps am i missing anything?

I might need to get my caliper replace???

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

If you're doing the rears don't force it, THEN you'll need to replace it.
The rear brake piston actually needs to be screwed in while pushing it in as it allows the handbrake to self-regulate itself.

You can use the VAG brake tool for this or you can substitute something of your design in a pinch if you don't have/don't want to buy the tool.

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

yep that is the tool i am using... and yeah i know that it screw in while pushing but it is just not going anywhere....

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

Did you open up your brake fluid reservoir when trying to screw in the piston?

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nope, opened the bleeder which should be the same thing

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Bleeder valve is too small to exort that kind of pressure through the valve itself. Open the cap on the reservoir

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Agreed.

May also be a good time to bleed the brake system. As most folks know, Audi recommends replacing brake fluid every two years regardless of mileage.

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This is not true. Pressure is only generated in a closed system. Once you open the bleeder screw, you will be able to push fluid out as fast as you can mechanically do it. Have you ever performed a two man bleed? What happens when you open the bleeder to bleed? I think a master cylinder can create a lot more pressure than you can with a pair of channelocks on the piston.

To OP, if you are using the proper tool and cannot get the piston in the caliper back in, you need a new caliper. The piston is seized. Try doing the other side to see how much effort you need to get the piston back in (if it isn't seized as well).

Re: Help Changing brake pads
 

i think they are both seize....

:(

Where in Ottawa, Ontario Canada i can get a good price for rebuild calipers