Changing Rear Pads

[Bioman1966]

Hi, I have some new pads to put on the rear of the gal, had alook this evening, how do i get the caliper off? do i undo the two nuts at the top then pull up. Also noticed the brake on the rear offside is binding, hope i will be able to free this off. as anyone got any pics or a link to how to do it. Bioman1966

[zorgman]

you need a rewind tool heres a link off an a4 same thing. pity your not near ive got the proper tool.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel2.shtml

[Bioman1966]

Great stuff, been looking on youtube, do i need to loosen off the Handbrake cable then? Cheers Bioman1966

[zorgman]

just make sure its off, you can wind the adjuster back its in middle of car, should be set at 6 clicks when fully on whilw working on rear caliper put a bit of wd etc on the handbrake spindle thats the bit the cable attaches to

[pearly king of surbiton]

also remember

1.to undo the lid of the brake fluid reservoir as the level of the brake fluid will rise in the chamber as you wind back the brake pistons.

2.you will need to suck out some of the fluid as the level rises using a pipette or piece of tubing. dont suck the tube though because brake fluid is poisonous.

3.also remember that as the hand brake is off, the car should be in first gear and on level ground with the wheels chocked with wood

4. they sell the winding toll in halfords, it costs about 20 pounds

5.tie the the undone callipers to the shock absorber to avoid straining the rubber hydraulic tuving which could cause splitting

6.do not use grease on the calliper sliding pins because if it gets on the pads it will ruin them, a light amount of engine oil on the sliding pins themselves will suffice

all the best

john

Edited February 28, 2012 by pearly king of surbiton

[Bioman1966]

Thanks for all the replies, job done!! started with the offside rear which was siezed, no way could i move the piston, went down and bought the re-wind tool

[sparky Paul]

If you don't want a secondhand caliper, another option is Brake Parts - they have new rear calipers for

[nicebutdim]

Better way (and easier) of dealing with the brake fluid is to clamp the hose with a brake pipe clamp (not an expensive tool) and open the bleed nipple to drain the excess fluid as the piston is pushed back. It prevents any carp being forced back up the line too. (Sorry it's a bit late for your fix Bioman). Edited February 28, 2012 by nicebutdim

[Bigjeeze]

Better way (and easier) of dealing with the brake fluid is to clamp the hose with a brake pipe clamp (not an expensive tool) and open the bleed nipple to drain the excess fluid as the piston is pushed back. It prevents any carp being forced back up the line too. (Sorry it's a bit late for your fix Bioman).

 

 

You have fish in your brake lines? WHat you got a Galaxy or a U Boat!!;) :lol:

[nicebutdim]

Better way (and easier) of dealing with the brake fluid is to clamp the hose with a brake pipe clamp (not an expensive tool) and open the bleed nipple to drain the excess fluid as the piston is pushed back. It prevents any carp being forced back up the line too. (Sorry it's a bit late for your fix Bioman).

 

 

You have fish in your brake lines? WHat you got a Galaxy or a U Boat!!;) :lol:

 

:lol: :lol: Galaxy engineering always has been a bit fishy :lol:

[chrispb123456]

Look at the size of it ;) :lol: Edited February 29, 2012 by chrispb123456