[urq] urq Digest, Vol 60, Issue 6

[Justin Rettaliata]

Maurits,

You can actually get away w/o using a special tool at all inorder to get the
rear pistons to retract.

What I do is use a pipe wrench to turn the piston (clockwise) and then take
a c-clamp and put the fixed end on the back of the caliper and the rotating
portion on the piston.  This normally gives enough spin to get the piston to
retract.  If not, put pressure on the piston w/ the c-clamp, then turn it w/
the pipe wrench.  I've also used needle nosed pliers as well to turn the
piston.

Otherwise, you'll need a tool similar to this:

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItemList.do?search.keyword=caliper+tool&submit=find+it

Hope that helps!

-Justin


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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:12:54 +0200
> From: "Maurits Jonkergouw" <urquattro at moregraphics.nl>
> Subject: [urq] G60 with EBC Redstuff Brakepads Results
> To: "Audifans" <urq at audifans.com>
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> I've replaced the front brake pads (G60) with EBC Redstuff DP3711C's
> purchased at autopartswarehouse.com (no affiliation - thanks to Jack!) and
> I'm very pleased with the improved brake-feel and stopping-power based on
> 'normal' semi-spirited street use.
>
> I did not replace the rear-pads (EBC DP3370C) yet because a) the current
> pads are not worn and b) I did not have the correct tool to push the pistons
> back in (thought it was an ALAN key but it's 2 triangular 'dents' on 12 and
> 6 o'clock ??). Speaking of which, can anyone tell me the outer diameter of
> the rear-pot in order to create such a tool myself.
>
>
> Regards,
> Maurits
>
> 1986 quattro GV
>
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