Brake Bleed Q: four - six

[Bernie Benz]

You all but had the piston out with the caliper in the vice and you didn't
even take a look inside?
I always run my pads until the backing plate rubs the ridges, never a
problem.

Keep guessing and good luck!

Bernie

From: SuffolkD at aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 17:48:32 EDT
To: b.benz at charter.net
Cc: 200q20v at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Brake Bleed Q: four - six



Bernie:  More than one ways to establish a condition.
The piston was so far out, due to the pads GONE down to the backplate, that
the piston cocked at an angle.  I could see it when I ratched the E-brake
cam. Looked droopy.
Ever try to push in a bored item that's not aligned straight?
But doing off the vehicle in a vise was like butter....................
-Scott by BOSTON 

b.benz at charter.net writes:
Scott,  I don't remember your "piston issue" specifics, but if you can't
easily retract, screw in the piston with the" tool" or two screw drivers,
your cali;per is gummed up for sure and needs overhaul.

Bernie