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Old 06-16-2009, 10:13 PM
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Arrow changing brake pads?

is there a certain thing that i have to do? i don't want to mess up the sensors...
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:19 AM
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Just get the new ones with sensors. They slide in and out once you remove the bolt. Save the flat plates on the back of the old pads. Use them on the new pads. You put anti squeal between the pads and the plate like a sandwich. Also in case you don't already know the calipers twist back in so buy the cube of the help rack for european brakes it has a bunch of tabs on it or there is another tools that makes it real easy for about 15 bucks, it looks like a clamp but pushes and spins the caliper at the same time.
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:06 AM
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can i get all this stuff from autozone?
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:17 PM
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yes,

The Anti squeal comes in packets or squeeze bottle

They also have the brake tools, I think the front just pushes in and the rear brake calipers screw back in.

As for the pads I would order good ones on line. I don't know what auto zone sells but it is really annoying when they put out too much dust.

As for what brand read this link it should help;
https://www.audiforums.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=130681
 
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Old 06-21-2009, 02:45 AM
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ayo, i heard if i disconnect the battery and change the brake pads, my sensor will be ok, is this true? and i was thinking of getting some hawk hps brake pads.. they cost like something over 100
 
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Old 06-21-2009, 09:28 PM
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No no no just put your keys on the bench and change the brakes your sensors won't have a problem once the new pads are in the sensors will be fine. No need for a battery disconnect.
 
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Old 06-23-2009, 11:49 AM
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Is he talking wear sensors or ABS??
 
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