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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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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.
Agreed, I took the AWD specs by the way
Old May 31, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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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???
Old May 31, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Default Re: Help Changing brake pads

Originally Posted by mafpia
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???
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.
Old May 31, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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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....
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Default Re: Help Changing brake pads

Did you open up your brake fluid reservoir when trying to screw in the piston?
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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nope, opened the bleeder which should be the same thing
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Default Re: Help Changing brake pads

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nope, opened the bleeder which should be the same thing
Bleeder valve is too small to exort that kind of pressure through the valve itself. Open the cap on the reservoir
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Default Re: Help Changing brake pads

Originally Posted by whoace
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.
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.
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Default Re: Help Changing brake pads

Originally Posted by 1move
Bleeder valve is too small to exort that kind of pressure through the valve itself. Open the cap on the reservoir
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).

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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i think they are both seize....



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