rear brake pad R&R

[Kneale Brownson]

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You can turn the piston back in (clockwise) with a big C-clamp and
waterpump pliers if you're careful to not contact the rubber boot with the
pliers.  There is a tool with projections at its perimeter for engaging the
notches in the face of the piston that makes it a neater task.


At 07:01 PM 04/05/2002 -0500, Lee Levitt wrote:

>Bira System 3 parts are on the way, and I ordered new slotted rear rotors
>and Mintex pads.
>
>A friend of mine (a guy that does a lot of work on his own Porsche and
>Volvos) and I will be doing the job together over an upcoming weekend...my
>first major work I've undertaken on the car without assistance from a
>professional mechanic...
>
>I understand that there's a trick to moving the rear brake pistons...could
>someone share it? Also, btw, is there a special Audi tool that is needed,
>and if so, I'd like to borrow it from some kind soul for a week or so...
>
>Thanks,
>
>Lee
>'95.5 S6 avant
>'96 A6 quattro avant
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