Rear break pad replacement ... pistons won't retract
#1
Rear break pad replacement ... pistons won't retract
I'm trying to replace my rear break pads and pistons won't retract. Do you just push it? it just doesnt budge. I'm using one of those screwpress still no budge
Audi A4 2000 2wd.
UPDATED: looks like its one of those tscrew piston. I turned it clocksiwe and it expanded, trying counter clockwise and it doesnt seem to do anything
Audi A4 2000 2wd.
UPDATED: looks like its one of those tscrew piston. I turned it clocksiwe and it expanded, trying counter clockwise and it doesnt seem to do anything
Last edited by guer_j; 12-17-2011 at 04:50 PM.
#2
Clockwise screws it back into the caliper. You need to use a tool with a compression pad on it to push against the piston while you turn it or you'll never get it threaded. Even using the proper tool, it can still be a workout.
#4
Hopefully your parts store rents a better one than ours. The local stores here have the ones that are universal but don't have the push-pad to put force on the piston while you twist. On top of that, the pegs don't fit quite right in their universal set. The proper brake tool ended up being added to the collection because of this.
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