Thanks for the instructional video. My girlfriends Audi needs the rear pads replaced. The dealer told her about some “special screw the had to order” had me confused for a minute until I saw your video. I imagine the screw they were talking about was a screw clamp like you used. I have plenty of C-Clamps that should do the job of compressing the caliper piston. Thanks !!
Hello sir. Your videos must have been a great help. Have some video that I can view, how to change the oil tube steering? I need of the Audi 80 of my father 🙂
The best method of removing the rust is, glass beading, but if you don’t have access to this, you can use a triangular deburing tool…it will work in a pinch. Thanks for watching, and commenting…=)
AWESOME and I was going to add about opening the reservoir when pushing back the caliper, but I see you noted it in the above comment. This was awesome once again and is there something that we could use to remove the rust from the brake pad housing?
I agree if using your tool which also puts pressure on the piston while turning it … That must help to push fluid back…I didnt have the tool you used.. I used the die that attaches to a rachet… All it did was spin the piston….After I cracked open the bleeder the piston finally went in
There is no need to open a bleeder, the brake fluid, just returns to the master cylinder Reservoir…opening a bleeder accomplishes nothing. But removing the cap on the Reservior, wouldn’t be a bad idea…when you are screwing a piston back.
the caliper piston compressor tool kit at Oreilly’s or most chain autoparts stores will loan the kit out to u for 48hrs.. just put down a deposit of around $50 and when u return it u get money/credit back..no need to buy the kit bro..get to it!
I think you’re saying, ? The bolt head is rounded out? The bolt is 8mm Allen Head, and they are prone to striping out, or rounding out at the head. You can remove them, or loosen them with an air chisel, or you can use an external easy out socket. The other tool you can use is, self locking Channel Locks…I hope this helps? Good luck…=)
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Thanks for the video, I was worried the rotors would be hard but it looks simple enough!
I actually did this with a C-Clamp using the old pad on the inside to protect the boot. Just need to be Careful but shouldn’t be a problem!
Good information, thanks for posting.
Thanks, fore you’re post, and I hope it helps others.
most auto parts shops (o’reilly, autozone, etc.) will loan out the piston compressor at no charge.
awesome ta…
were you not watching?
Nice video – very informative and helpful.
Clamps won’t work. You literally need to screw the piston into the caliper.
Thanks for the instructional video. My girlfriends Audi needs the rear pads replaced. The dealer told her about some “special screw the had to order” had me confused for a minute until I saw your video. I imagine the screw they were talking about was a screw clamp like you used. I have plenty of C-Clamps that should do the job of compressing the caliper piston. Thanks !!
Haaa now I can do it myself, thank you sir
Thank you for your video. I’ll be doing my own pads and discs for the first time ever soon and it was good to see how it should be done.
Start watching @6:50. I covered that issue…
Great video. I also watched the front control arm video. I am fixing to save some money with the help of your videos. Thanks,
Thanks anyway sir. It’s very kind of you. Best Wishes.
No, I don’t have a video about this, but I still might be able to help you.
Hello sir. Your videos must have been a great help. Have some video that I can view, how to change the oil tube steering? I need of the Audi 80 of my father 🙂
I will be making a video on how to change a wheel bearing…soon. I know this because my car needs one…
Thanks for watching, and commenting.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful, do you have a video replacing a wheel bearing? And drive axle? ….. Again thank you.
Thanks for watching…=)
THANKS :)
The best method of removing the rust is, glass beading, but if you don’t have access to this, you can use a triangular deburing tool…it will work in a pinch. Thanks for watching, and commenting…=)
AWESOME and I was going to add about opening the reservoir when pushing back the caliper, but I see you noted it in the above comment. This was awesome once again and is there something that we could use to remove the rust from the brake pad housing?
I’m glad to share, and thanks for watching, and commenting…=)
An excellent tutorial. Thanks! You shared some tips that I did not see in other break job videos.
Thanks…if I ever can give out useful information,…..I’m glad to do it…=)
Thanks for your reply..
Thanks for the video .. It was Very helpful
I agree if using your tool which also puts pressure on the piston while turning it … That must help to push fluid back…I didnt have the tool you used.. I used the die that attaches to a rachet… All it did was spin the piston….After I cracked open the bleeder the piston finally went in
There is no need to open a bleeder, the brake fluid, just returns to the master cylinder Reservoir…opening a bleeder accomplishes nothing. But removing the cap on the Reservior, wouldn’t be a bad idea…when you are screwing a piston back.
Thanks for commenting. =)
You should tell people to open bleeder so the piston will turn in …
the caliper piston compressor tool kit at Oreilly’s or most chain autoparts stores will loan the kit out to u for 48hrs.. just put down a deposit of around $50 and when u return it u get money/credit back..no need to buy the kit bro..get to it!
I think you’re saying, ? The bolt head is rounded out? The bolt is 8mm Allen Head, and they are prone to striping out, or rounding out at the head. You can remove them, or loosen them with an air chisel, or you can use an external easy out socket. The other tool you can use is, self locking Channel Locks…I hope this helps? Good luck…=)