[V8] Back shocks & brakes

[D Morralee]

Have you tried to heat the bolt up ... maybe with it soaking a bit ,it might of helped. Then I would hit it with the impact again.

 

To save your pain and suffering I would strongly suggest when bleeding the system that you use the pressure method apposed to using the pump method.

The pump method ( pumping up the brakes with your foot ) often pushes the piston past it's usual point of travel in the Master cylinder. 

This cause the rubber components to fail.  A flush every year of brake system is a good idea because it get rid of debris and water molecules. 

 

The reason your caliper pop was because the brake pad was at it lowest limit (worn out) .... still that shouldn't have happened. hope this helps superdave. 

 

 

HEY GUYS this is a really neat site on AUDI Specifications. 

 

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/?man=557


 

 

 

 
> Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:52:57 -0400
> From: fatboy03 at gmail.com
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] Back shocks & brakes
> 
> Guys,
> I'm replacing the rear shocks & brakes on my sons 90. Also a new caliper is
> in order. More on that below. Any tips on getting those bottom nuts broke
> loose on the shocks? They look to be the original shocks.My impact wrench
> wouldn't do shit with them. I've soaked them in PB Blaster for several
> hours, hit it with a small slegde and my 19MM wrench to no avail.. I'm
> seeing if I can borrow a 6 point wrench from work today.All I have is a 12
> point and I don't want to round it off. I may end up having to put a torch
> to them.
> 
> Also, have any of you ever seen the piston to the caliper come all the way
> out? That's the case on the rear caliper replacement. It had popped out and
> leaked all the break fluid out. Hopefully the MC is okay. Have a new one on
> order.
> 
> Also any tips on R&R the shocks in general.Do I need a spring compressor? My
> son & his friend are trying to do this. But ever 15-20 minutes, they holler
> into the house for help. LOL
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Curtis
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