Hi all,
Thanks for have a look at my post. I am in the middle of change the rear brakes on my 98 A4 1.8T. I can't seem to get the piston on the calipers to collapse back in so it will fit over the new pads. I have tried turning the piston clock wise like I have read in a repair book, but the piston won't collapse. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The car is in pieces in my driveway :-). Thanks, Scott

 

you might need a tool like this
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...category=Tools

 

Dont buy anything but a C-clamp. that's all you'll need. Have fun

 

I managed it without the tool the first time, but what a pain. I had one guy turning the pistons with channel locks (Only enough force to turn them so we did'nt score the pistons) while I pushed with the c clamp. Mine is a 1999. Don't know if other years may be different, some Acuras had the same set up, push and turn depending on year. According to the tool set I bought, there are many cars that have that system, it has to do with the e-brake I've been told.

Bought the MAC brake tool set, WAAAAAY better. Thats a good price on the link above. I've used it on a couple of cars since. If you are close to the Tacoma area, I could bring them over.