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Brake Pads, Is a VAG-COm tool need to change rear brakes?

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Old 03-03-2008, 08:09 AM
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Brake Pads, Is a VAG-COm tool need to change rear brakes?
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I would say no...I changed my fronts w/o the tool
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did you find it to be a difficult task or just a typical brake job?
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Shouldn't the dealership be doing it under the 4-yr free maintenance warranty ?
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Im getting new pads in the front and new rotors - total front service under warranty - I have an 05...so yes this is true.
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they have changed my fronts, unfortunately i have 50,197 miles and now the rear ones need to be done
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The special tool is needed because of the electro-mechanical parking brake.

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BTW, are brakes covered under the '08 Audi Care? I'm pretty sure it's not.
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Yes. You need vag to disable the electronic parking brake in the rear. The piston cannot be pressed into the caliper if the park brake is not disabled.
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typical job imo....
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