Caliper Piston Compressing tool

[longsock]

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if you do that on a rear caliper it destroys the auto adjust for the hand brake. It is fine to do on the front though.

sorry meant to say I did this for the fronts only for the rear you do need the tool

[stefan]

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I used a C clamp to push the piston back, worked like a charm

if you do that on a rear caliper it destroys the auto adjust for the hand brake. It is fine to do on the front though.

[longsock]

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I used a C clamp to push the piston back, worked like a charm

[Stonewall]

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Good now I can borrow it as all the brakes on the van are shot :(

[GTI CANADIAN]

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It went well. I only did the rear brakes, and bled the system. It was all pretty easy.

Since I was doing the rear pads, I bled those lines first cause I had the wheel(s) off already.

The clutch shares the same reservior, so that got bled too. Peice of cake!

[J-hop]

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Does anyone have a link to a good DIY for brake job on a MK4 1.8t? Also, andy suggestions about where to get stock pads & rotors at a good price would be appreciated.

Andrew

shoot natty54 a pm he can probably get you a good price

[longsock]

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Does anyone have a link to a good DIY for brake job on a MK4 1.8t? Also, andy suggestions about where to get stock pads & rotors at a good price would be appreciated.

Andrew

PM'd

[gaffer]

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Does anyone have a link to a good DIY for brake job on a MK4 1.8t? Also, andy suggestions about where to get stock pads & rotors at a good price would be appreciated.

Andrew

[Satnam]

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not sure how critical it is but on VW depending on the ABS system used, the bleed/flush method changes (the order of wheels).

[stefan]

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I gotta change the rear pads on my MKV GTI this weekend. Anyone got a piston compressing tool I could borrow? Where do I get anti-squeal paste?

Also, I heard one should change their brake fluid at least every 2 years. Is that pretty easy to do? I bled the brake lines on my buddies old 1969 Triumph GT6. Same thing right? Drain the fluid from each bleed valve; Fill her up with new fluid; and bleed.

So, on my GTI, correct me if I'm wrong; I have to pump the brakes with the engine running, have keep the brake down, and bleed air from the lines, starting with the caliper thats' furthest from the master cylinder first?


I bought stock pads, is there any kind of procedure to "Bed-in" the new pads?

Get it done? How did it go?

[Wildfire]

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Don't know you if bought your rear pads already. I changed mine a few weeks back and I accidental ordered a extra set.
The pads are PBR Ceramic, part number: W0133-1622679 Bought from http://www.autopartsway.ca

[longsock]

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J-Hop,

MoreSpeed,
How abouts we do em together on Sunday. I only need to do the rear pads at the moment cause that's all I can afford. How much is Brake Fluid? Where's a cheap place for some? Do you know how to bleed the brakes? Send me a text if it's a plan. Jason 403.383.0664

I don't have a garage cause I'm a poor mofo with no family in Calgary. So, it's the Cul-de-sac for me i guess.

You have PM

[longsock]

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More Speed, I have the Caliper Piston Compressing tool. Your welcome to borrow it...

woohoo thanks man you have PM

[Wildfire]

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More Speed, I have the Caliper Piston Compressing tool. Your welcome to borrow it...

[GTI CANADIAN]

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J-Hop,
Thanks for the info, looks like I need a turkey baster!

MoreSpeed,
How abouts we do em together on Sunday. I only need to do the rear pads at the moment cause that's all I can afford. How much is Brake Fluid? Where's a cheap place for some? Do you know how to bleed the brakes? Send me a text if it's a plan. Jason 403.383.0664

I don't have a garage cause I'm a poor mofo with no family in Calgary. So, it's the Cul-de-sac for me i guess.