Screwing in the rear brake caliper piston..88 80Q

[Mark R]

Yes, it's correct.  That's the standard VAG style for years.  You still need
to turn as you compress.  FWIW, you can buy a whole brake tool kit (like 10
adapters) for under $50.

Mark Rosenkrantz


On 2/10/07, MXHOWES at aol.com <MXHOWES at aol.com> wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new rear pads on my '88 80Q. The Bently shows  using a
> socket head wrench and screwing in the piston to compress it. My
> piston  does
> not have a such a socket, it does have two slots in the outer
> circumference  for
> maybe some sort of a key.  Does this sound correct? If so, I will make  up
> a
> key and push & turn it in.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jim
>
> '88 80Q
> '85 4KQ
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