Rear Brake pad replacement HELP!!!
11-12-2006, 10:02 AM
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Rear Brake pad replacement HELP!!!
Simple pad job right??? No. Using retract tool or mega C clamp, my piston won't retract. I'm stuck in middle of job. Any advice?
Thanks,
Jeff
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Jeff
11-12-2006, 10:22 AM
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You must rotate the piston a bit...
take a pair of wide-throat pliers, grasp and rotate the piston clockwise (as you look at the front of the piston) just a bit (less than 1/8 turn), then push piston in a bit; do it again; do it again;do it again, until the piston is in. no need to force anything! these rear pistons lock in the extended position to prevent unintended retraction, which would cause your emergency brake not to work... think about it. Regards!
11-12-2006, 12:30 PM
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Tech section is your friend...
Look at the "Rear Pads" bit...<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel24.shtml">https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel24.shtml</a</li></ul>
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