eldoj

What tool do I need to remove the caliper bracket on my 08 Q7?
The fronts were just a regular socket, but the rears require some sort of special bit that I've never seen before.
Can anyone help?

Thanks

iNfiNkC

You need a m5 and m16 triple square bit for the rear brakes

I bought this set when I did mine.

eldoj

Thank you!

eldoj

Any suggestions on how to break those caliper bolts loose?

puregreddy

Another Q7, using it's tow hitch <<<<<< smart a$$ answer!

Perhaps a high torque impact?

eldoj

I'm going to need a TDI!

pchansen

I'm about to do my brakes and I'm dreading these rear caliper bolts. The last time I did it, it took a cheater bar and all the strength I could muster. So much so that frankly I'm surprised I didn't strip or break the bolt! I'm not sure if heat would help and I wouldn't want to damage the caliper.
Just make sure your car is supported properly, find a good position that gives you the most leverage and make sure the socket is fully seated into the bolt.

Jacket

PB blaster for a couple of days prior. Then a 24" breaker bar.

eldoj

I've tried that. The fronts are no problem because there is plenty of room to get the breaker bar plus a cheater bar (piece of pipe). But the rears, there is hardly any working room.

Jacket

Can you hit it with an impact wrench?