fanta4

I read the tech article on replacing the rear brake pads, which was helful, but i still cant push the caliper piston back in. I bought the right tool, but still nothing. It turns, but it wont go back in. Anybody else run into this problem?

CP

I couldn't get my 3yo rear caliper pistons to go in either without the use of this tool. I don't care how big your C-clamp is...it won't work all the time. Mine sure didn't. Have them do it at a Meineke or similar bonehead shop. They will almost surely have the proper tool for the job...which is hard to screw up.

WYSIWYG

handbrake off? anyway, its really a pain.

Reggie

Make sure your cap is off the reseviour in the master cylinder.

Also, you might try alternating the use of a c-clamp and then the tool and back again a few times.

We were able to get mine done with a spanner wrench and the c-clamp this way.

Reggie

98.52.8QMS

Kris Hansen

you won't push the dirty fluid back into the master cylinder(potentially)

Also, I have found that it is easiest to use a power tool, such as a drill or impact gun if you have one to turn in the piston using the correct tool, 3131 - BRAKE CALIPER SPANNER Priced at only $25.53, from <a href="http://www.baumtools.com/"> Baum Tools</a> (no affiliation)

Makes life SO much easier!!

fanta4

i gotta go to an audi mechanic i guess. those other bonehead shops wont do it unless i use their brake pads...yeah right.