So I tried to replace the rotors and pads on the S4 yesterday...
06-05-2007, 03:43 AM
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So I tried to replace the rotors and pads on the S4 yesterday...
The front pads were too easy.
The rears pads only a little struggle.
The rear rotors no problem.
BUT.....
Any suggestions on how to get the 21mm bolts off on the front.
I broke a couple tools trying to break 'em loose.
Once I figure this out, then the front rotors should be no problem.
Or am I missing a way to remove the front rotors easily.
TIA
The rears pads only a little struggle.
The rear rotors no problem.
BUT.....
Any suggestions on how to get the 21mm bolts off on the front.
I broke a couple tools trying to break 'em loose.
Once I figure this out, then the front rotors should be no problem.
Or am I missing a way to remove the front rotors easily.
TIA
06-05-2007, 05:13 AM
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Impact gun works well or there is the "unsafe" method...
The car had better be on jack stands.
Before I had air tools, I had the same issue. I put a breaker bar on the bolt and then positioned it so that I could fit a jack under the breaker bar. Then very carefully jack up the breaker bar. The jack adds a lot of "power" to the breaker bar.
MAKE SURE IT IS in the correct direction. If not, you will either break the head off the bolt, or you will round it badly.
OR.....
You can remove the pads from the caliper and try to snake out the rotor with the pads out and the caliper still on. It might work.
good luck
Before I had air tools, I had the same issue. I put a breaker bar on the bolt and then positioned it so that I could fit a jack under the breaker bar. Then very carefully jack up the breaker bar. The jack adds a lot of "power" to the breaker bar.
MAKE SURE IT IS in the correct direction. If not, you will either break the head off the bolt, or you will round it badly.
OR.....
You can remove the pads from the caliper and try to snake out the rotor with the pads out and the caliper still on. It might work.
good luck
06-05-2007, 05:45 AM
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Can you position it so you can slide your jackhandle (or long pipe) over the breaker bar?
Leverage can be a beautiful thing if you have the room to work.
If that doesn't work....
PB Blaster
Air tools
Swear a lot
Drink beer.
If that doesn't work....
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Air tools
Swear a lot
Drink beer.
06-05-2007, 07:32 AM
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I did the swear a lot and drink beer part but you forgot the bleeding knuckles first....
I did try a pipe on the breaker bar, and the cheap as breaker bar broke. So off to buy a new one to day.
I do wish I had a lift then I could try a REALLY long pipe. But hence I do not have that luxury.
I do wish I had a lift then I could try a REALLY long pipe. But hence I do not have that luxury.
06-05-2007, 08:03 AM
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i've never done an AUdi (just rumors!), but did you turn the steering whell so that you can get ..
clear access to the bolts? Then slip a jack handle or pipe over a breaker bar. you can get good leverage that way. Impact wrench helps too.
Where are you located? maybe I can help. DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!
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Where are you located? maybe I can help. DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!
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