Re: Help Changing brake pads
Originally Posted by whoace
(Post 69001)
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.
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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
Originally Posted by mafpia
(Post 70575)
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??? 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....
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Re: Help Changing brake pads
Did you open up your brake fluid reservoir when trying to screw in the piston?
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Re: Help Changing brake pads
nope, opened the bleeder which should be the same thing
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Re: Help Changing brake pads
Originally Posted by mafpia
(Post 71281)
nope, opened the bleeder which should be the same thing
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Re: Help Changing brake pads
Originally Posted by whoace
(Post 68881)
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.
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. |
Re: Help Changing brake pads
Originally Posted by 1move
(Post 71284)
Bleeder valve is too small to exort that kind of pressure through the valve itself. Open the cap on the reservoir
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 |
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