rear brake tool
01-16-2008, 06:11 PM
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ecs sells a $10 tool
the Shwaben one. Not sure how well it works but I'm sure it's fine.<ul><li><a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=1.8T&mod el=B5%20A4&submodel=Quattro&category=Braki ng&subcategory=Tools">http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engi
01-17-2008, 11:15 AM
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Re: ecs sells a $10 tool Other alternatives
<center><img src="http://www.quattro123.com/Brakes200/201F.JPG"></center><p>metalnerd.com make VW and Audi knock off tools
I got a red blow mould case similar to the one you linked to. The American / foreign version had a reversible disk (like that set) which had a close fit to the piston indents.
You'll need a decent tool which turns while pressing in.
Some simple pistons can be done with a "C" clamp. most "rear" Audi calipers need the push & turn type tool.
That was a generalization.
See links below for a how I did it idea.
-Scott by BOSTON<ul><li><a href="http://www.quattro123.com/200Brakes.htm">Check site for A6 and similar caliper sets ups. 200 20V shown</a></li></ul>
I got a red blow mould case similar to the one you linked to. The American / foreign version had a reversible disk (like that set) which had a close fit to the piston indents.
You'll need a decent tool which turns while pressing in.
Some simple pistons can be done with a "C" clamp. most "rear" Audi calipers need the push & turn type tool.
That was a generalization.
See links below for a how I did it idea.
-Scott by BOSTON<ul><li><a href="http://www.quattro123.com/200Brakes.htm">Check site for A6 and similar caliper sets ups. 200 20V shown</a></li></ul>
01-17-2008, 11:21 AM
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Re: <<<IMPORTANT possible hint:>>>>
<center><img src="http://www.quattro123.com/A6/Brakes/MVC-063F.JPG"></center><p>
I haven't done the A4 yet, but if its like the 200 or the newer A6 in parts, you'll need these:
200 style Caliper on guide pins see photo attached ON THE POST EARLIER:
You'll need a ~15mm wrench which is THINNER than most in tool sets. h
You can file one down or find a specialized brake 15mm to hold the inner nut.
I found "companion" tools at Sears (cheaper than craftsman) had a thinner forge and would fit.
Its when they get "tight", is when you'll have a clearance issue.
A6:
I needed a mirror to see in the end of the boot covering the guide pin. INSIDE was a HEX socket 5 or 6 MM?. Without the mirror and the socket BIT or allen key/wrench it was a no go.
HTH
-Scott by BOSTON<ul><li><a href="http://www.quattro123.com/A6FrontBrakes.htm">A6 hex end INFO</a></li></ul>
I haven't done the A4 yet, but if its like the 200 or the newer A6 in parts, you'll need these:
200 style Caliper on guide pins see photo attached ON THE POST EARLIER:
You'll need a ~15mm wrench which is THINNER than most in tool sets. h
You can file one down or find a specialized brake 15mm to hold the inner nut.
I found "companion" tools at Sears (cheaper than craftsman) had a thinner forge and would fit.
Its when they get "tight", is when you'll have a clearance issue.
A6:
I needed a mirror to see in the end of the boot covering the guide pin. INSIDE was a HEX socket 5 or 6 MM?. Without the mirror and the socket BIT or allen key/wrench it was a no go.
HTH
-Scott by BOSTON<ul><li><a href="http://www.quattro123.com/A6FrontBrakes.htm">A6 hex end INFO</a></li></ul>
01-17-2008, 02:39 PM
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Yeah, last week.
Friend needs new brakes and tires on his truck, and I needed to borrow Scott's broken bolt remover kit again for a snapped ex mani stud (I'll return this kit ;^)
Glad to see they're super busy. He just bought another plow truck, and can't stop talking about the Stang. Fun times. I keep trying to refer more business to them.
Glad to see they're super busy. He just bought another plow truck, and can't stop talking about the Stang. Fun times. I keep trying to refer more business to them.
01-18-2008, 06:02 AM
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Yeah, me too. Against my recommendation, my Sister in law had them do $1200 worth of
work to her old 170,000 mile Hyundai Elantra in October....a BOAT LOAD of work.
2 weeks ago she buys a new Mazda3 Hatch. They took care of her, but it was still money wasted. Jamie even said as much, but she was adament at the time...
2 weeks ago she buys a new Mazda3 Hatch. They took care of her, but it was still money wasted. Jamie even said as much, but she was adament at the time...