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Old 07-15-2009, 11:25 PM
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Default Front brake pad change

Pretty much as the title says. I cant figure out how to get the front caliper off to change the pads. any help is appreciated. I cant afford to get the bentley manual right now so im hoping someone here can help.

thanks in adavance guys

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Old 07-16-2009, 10:57 AM
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This instruction is for B5, but should be the same for B6.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189128
 
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Old 07-16-2009, 09:04 PM
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thank you so much for the link. i guess i was doing it right those caliper bolts are just so damn stubborn then. but again, thanks so much for hittin me back with this link
 
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Old 07-16-2009, 09:51 PM
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Hit the treads with ant-seize when reinstalling.
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 03:17 AM
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good call thanks for the heads up. does anybody have any tips for getting them off. its a little cramped under there so i cant get the air ratchet under there. ive tried some penetrating oil but no luck. also, whats the best way to jack the car up because i know there are specific jack points but i dont trust that audi tire jack.
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 10:38 AM
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Not to seem like an ***, but are you turning the right way? You are working backwards, so never know.

I wouldn't use the air ratchet, just a good wrench, maybe a breaker bar, and your hands. Its way to easy to screw things up with an air tool.

I jack up using a floor jack at the same points.
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 02:18 PM
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haha im pretty certain im turning it the right way, but youre right, you never know. hah ill keep at it see if i can finally get those things to break loose. thanks for all the insight, i appreciate it.
 
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