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Do I actually need the vag com to change my damn brakes. Is there any way around that at all?? What exactly do I do with the vagcom to change the brakes. cant seem to find a diy or instructional.
Thanks

Pete_In_NH

Let Pierre's tale be cautionary for you.

yes, you do... and you better follow the directions EXACTLY.

KevinGary

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Snizz1225

Not for nothing but I changed my rear brakes without a vagcom. I have had no issue with them either. It took a bit longer but the Vagcom was not needed.

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please elaborate... anything I can watch out for or do as a precautionary?

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and whats pierres tale?

Snizz1225

You have to spin back the piston. Apply a small amount of pressure to the piston and turn it clockwise, I used a rear wheel disc brake piston tool, purchased at pepboys. Grab some channel lock pliers and twist them back while applying a small amount of pressure. It took about 10 minutes a wheel because it was a bit tedious but it saved me $500 at the dealer.

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sounds easy enough (knock on wood) thanks a bunch. Which direction do I spin them if the piston is facing me

Snizz1225

you have to spin them clockwise.... it's not to hard, the piston tool helped a lot.... best of luck man

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ok great thanks!! will report back