AudiWorld Forums

A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi A4 produced from 1995-2001 B5 FAQ

Is there a writeup on replacing rear rotors & pads?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-24-2007, 09:39 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
SFexBOY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 12,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Is there a writeup on replacing rear rotors & pads?
I didn't see anything in the tech articles. I'm sure it'll be pretty straight forward, but a guide would help. TIA.
SFexBOY is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:41 AM
  #2  
Member
 
TANMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,897
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default It is incredibly easy to do....
The only thing you will need is a caliper tool the will rotate the piston as it pushes it in. You can rent a caliper tool at Auto zone or other places for cheap. Or even borrow one from another person on here.
TANMAN is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:43 AM
  #3  
Member
 
TANMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,897
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Also there is a tech article on it. In the brake/suspension section. 6 down from the top.
TANMAN is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:43 AM
  #4  
Member
Thread Starter
 
SFexBOY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 12,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
thanks man. I'll see if my friend has that.
SFexBOY is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:45 AM
  #5  
Member
Thread Starter
 
SFexBOY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 12,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
ok he has a C-clamp. Not sure exactly what that is, but I'm assuming it wouldn't work?
SFexBOY is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:46 AM
  #6  
Member
 
TANMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,897
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Not a problem....
As I said, it's really easy. Just take a hammer and tap the rotors and they come right off.
TANMAN is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:47 AM
  #7  
Member
 
TANMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,897
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default The rear piston has to rotate to retract. You can't just push it in....
That's where the caliper tool comes in handy. You can do it with just a c-clamp and some pliers but it's a PITA.
TANMAN is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 04-24-2007, 09:47 AM
  #8  
Keeper of the Cash
 
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 26,522
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Yes there is. Its all one big write up.
<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel139.shtml">I expect more of you!</a></li></ul>
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag) is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:48 AM
  #9  
Member
 
TANMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,897
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
That's the one
TANMAN is offline  
Reply Like
Old 04-24-2007, 09:50 AM
  #10  
Member
Thread Starter
 
SFexBOY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 12,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
perfect....I'm on it!
SFexBOY is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Is there a writeup on replacing rear rotors & pads?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:48 AM.