2.0 B6 rear pad replacement

[jjt5]

Ive just tried to replace the rear pads but they are well down and the piston wont retract to allow the new pads in??? any tips/

[Lex Luthor]

The rear pistons screw in to retract.
You can bodge this but the correct tool <£20 makes it much easier and reduces the risk of damaging the rubbers.

[RickT]

The rear pistons screw in to retract.
You can bodge this but the correct tool <£20 makes it much easier and reduces the risk of damaging the rubbers.


Thats correct...

You need to screw these back in all the way... You can make a tool with an old 20mm socket... and cut groves into it in the right places.. ... or just buy the tool..

RicKT

[skymaster]

Yep, If you try and force it back in without the rotation then you will break it.

[sean red i]

changed mine a while back, couldnt get piston to go back just rotate(lots of cut knuckles and swearing). got hold of the tool (same tool for bmw also) it then turned into a simple hrs work.
cheers sean

[RickT]

Found a bargin for you...

best part of £13 including delivery...




http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAKE-CALLIPER-PISTON-REWIND-TOOL-AUDI-ADAPTOR_W0QQitemZ120132595218QQihZ002QQcategoryZ30 922QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphoto hosting

RickT

[jjt5]

:beerchug: Bought the tool & like you said, piece of cake. Audi forum saves the day again. Ive been told Haynes dont do a manual for these yet. While Im on, does any one have any ideads on a sparodically noisy aircon fan? sometimes it growls, sometimes its fine, once it wouldnt turn off! Sounds like an expensive part, any ideas?

Cheers

John

[RickT]

:beerchug: Bought the tool & like you said, piece of cake. Audi forum saves the day again. Ive been told Haynes dont do a manual for these yet.Cheers

John


congrats on the purchase.... !!

The haynes is coming out at next month!!!!!!!!!!!.... so they say..

see here..

http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=42353&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=34565

RickT

[RickT]

did you manage to get this sorted with your new tool?


RickT

[cappuccino]

Well then, the other day -"ding" -message comes up - "renew brake pads"------SO , I,m going to have a go myself !!! .. after reading the postings I,m going to wind the rear pistons back with the "special socket" and the front pads are straightforward BUT -- can anyone tell me whether the rear pistons rotate clockwise ( righthand thread) or anticlock (lefthand thread) ??? OR will it be obvious to a mechanically minded DIY guy !! AND - will the warning reset after pad renewal OR will it need to be plugged in on a vag com comp

[RickT]

Well then, the other day -"ding" -message comes up - "renew brake pads"------SO , I,m going to have a go myself !!! .. after reading the postings I,m going to wind the rear pistons back with the "special socket" and the front pads are straightforward BUT -- can anyone tell me whether the rear pistons rotate clockwise ( righthand thread) or anticlock (lefthand thread) ??? OR will it be obvious to a mechanically minded DIY guy !! AND - will the warning reset after pad renewal OR will it need to be plugged in on a vag com comp



I cant remember if its anti or clockwise.... i think its clockwise.... you can always test it when the caplier is off.

In regards to the light..... once the FRONT pads are changed and sensors reconnected, the light will go off..

(the sensors are on the front pads only.)

Rick

[cappuccino]

:D Thank you very much RickT, I shall renew brake pads all round this weekend . I wonder if there is some form of warning for the rear brake pads built into the electric parking brake mechanism or, if pads are not checked do wait until you get the "graunch " of metal/metal contact. --- I was surprised to find no wires on the rear pads ?????????? Thanks once again.........

[coolio]

Depending on competance, etc Audi are replacing back or fronts for £99

[cappuccino]

Thanks for that Coolio, That,s cheap -However I shall do-it-myself and spend the money on top grade brake pads that have the added bonus of greatly reduced brake pad dust and so make less work of keeping the wheels clean ;);)