going to change the shocks and brakes next week are there any special tools that I need.
07-16-2004, 02:31 AM
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going to change the shocks and brakes next week are there any special tools that I need.
One of my patients is a master mechanic and is going to play teacher at his shop for me. He will have all the standard tools for american cars but anything unique to the audi I will have to bring. Should be fun and the job should be done correctly the first time. Also going to change the oil thinking about switching over to mobile 1 any problems with switching at 100K? and how much Oil do I need to buy?
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Brent
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Brent
07-16-2004, 02:49 AM
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This is almost a necessity to change rear pads, ...
the Harbor Freight <A HREF="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732">Brake Caliper Tool</a>, it rotates the piston as it pushes it back into the caliper (discussed in detail in the audipages procedures). You can also rent it from places like Autozone.
<img src="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/40700-40799/40732.gif">
No problem switching to Mobil 1 at 100k miles, I use 0w-40, and you'll need 8 qt.
<img src="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/40700-40799/40732.gif">
No problem switching to Mobil 1 at 100k miles, I use 0w-40, and you'll need 8 qt.
07-16-2004, 05:53 AM
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That set was on sale 2 weeks ago at Harbor Freight tools: 50% off. Buy at least 9 qts...
of Mobile 1 (green label) which is cheapest at Sams Club or Costco. audipages describes 8 qts coming out, putting 7 back in :-). Mine took around 8 qts (of course?!). Fill it up with 7.5 qts first, then add a cup or so, measure with the dip stick to check the oil level, repeat. Hey, your master mechanic would know how to do that right?! Have fun with the job!
07-16-2004, 07:15 AM
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should be a lot of fun. I was talking with him a couple of weeks ago and mentioned that I wanted to
learn and asked if he was willing to oversee and help and he said he would.
07-16-2004, 07:19 AM
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floris I'm putting on the Fredo ds2500 brake pads how do you like yours also going to be in chicago
july 28 or 29 can we take you and bridget out for dinner. I think it is my turn to treat.
07-16-2004, 09:02 AM
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Like them. A little noisy when you drive with your windows down. Let's hook up!
Less dust than OEM. Hold a lot better on the track than OEM.
Please send me an email when you know more details about your trip.
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07-16-2004, 11:43 AM
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Spring compressor.
Access to the rear springs is very tight.
For the front coilovers, the procedure for the A4 in the tech section pretty much works. I didn't need to remove any control arms in doing mine.
For the front coilovers, the procedure for the A4 in the tech section pretty much works. I didn't need to remove any control arms in doing mine.
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