[A4] Change brakes

[Richard Hurt]

Nick,

We didn't have the special tool, so we just carefully used a large set of
pliers to gently rotate the piston being careful to not score them below the
seal line.  The special tool would have been a whole lot easier though.  :/

Later...
  Richard

On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Nicholas Stock <nickstock at gmail.com> wrote:

> You'll need a special tool to do the rear brakes if it's anything like my
> old B5 1.8T ...as the rear brake pistons needs to be rotated to push them
> in
> to install new pads. Other than that, you might want to get hold of
> a pressurizing bleeder so you can bleed all four calipers by yourself
> (instead of asking a friend to pump the pedal for you!)
> The front discs are held on by the wheel nuts and should come off easily.
> The rears may need a little more 'encouragement' with a mallet to come off
> the hub.
>
> Best of luck!
>
> Cheers, Nick
>
> On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 9:14 AM, Scott Simmons <indischrot at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > No tricks, really.  If you're you gonig to do the fluid, plan on doing
> > all four calipers.  Other than that, keep in mind that it takes about
> > 500 miles for the brake friction coefficient to really .. uh..
> > maximize.  In other words, your braking capabilities are reduced for
> > awhile after you put on new pads and rotors.
> >
> > ~Scott S.
> >
> > Jonathan wrote:
> >
> > >Hi All,
> > >
> > >I want to change the front brake rotors, pads and fluid on my 96 A4
> 2.6V6
> > FWD
> > >(B5 model 8D chassis). I can get the rotors ($100 each) and pads ($50
> set)
> > >from SuperCheap. Just standard stuff I think, is there any pint getting
> > more
> > >expensive stuff for normal city driving?  (I'm happy to pay for
> longevity
> > and
> > >quality, but don't need the high performance stuff).
> > >
> > >Is there any special technique for replacing rotors, pads and brake
> fluid
> > on
> > >these cars? Do you just take the wheel off, then undo a few more blots,
> > and
> > >the whole thing comes off?
> > >
> > >cheers
> > >
> > >Jon
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