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  1. 2016 Audi A3 1.6 Tdi rear brake pad change 
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    Hi Guys

    Typically what sort of miles can you get out of the pads before the rear pads need replacing ? My front pads have a wear sensor but NO wear sear on the rear pads. Not sure when to change them.

    Is it a relatively easy job to do ?

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  2. Re: 2016 Audi A3 1.6 Tdi rear brake pad change 
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    change at same time as front


    have you got an electronic handbrake ?
    VW POLO 2002 1.2 12v , Audi A6 2006 2.0 TDi SE , Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDi

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    Quote Originally Posted by niall campbell View Post
    change at same time as front


    have you got an electronic handbrake ?
    yes

    thanks for your reply. Typically what sort of miles can you get out of the rear pads before they need changing ? is there a 'how to guide' in replacing the rear pads. thanks.
     
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    I get 45,000 out of my A6 but that's all dependent on driving style, I tow a 1,800 kg braked horsebox but I am not heavy on brakes

    Front & rear usually last the same time

    You need an Autel VAG505 handheld computer or VCDS to rewind the electronic brakes, to get the caliper off the discs, then a VW three pronged tool to wind in brake caliper. Stick it all back together & tell the computer to wind brakes back on

    Laser 5538 Piston Wind Back Adaptor 3 Pin: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike you need this to go on the wind back tool . You may need to file off paint on wind back tool to put adaptor on
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    They are ATE electric calipers and you push the pistons back conventionally, not with a wind back tool.

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    Many thanks. Oh dear, i've just bought a rewind back tool kit. Does anyone know where i can get hold of a cheap push back brake piston tool that would be suitable for my car ? Thanks.
     
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    loads of places - local motor factors, halfords, ebay, ECP etc.
     
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    brake push back reset tool 1.jpgthank you. would this work ?
     
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    Yes, looks spot on. I have an ATE version I have had for years.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasher View Post
    Yes, looks spot on. I have an ATE version I have had for years.
    Many thanks
     
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