Re: '97 Front Calipers

[Adam Rosenfeld <ahr@pond.com>]

> Has anyone replaced the front pads on a '97 VR6 yet?
	I just did a brake job on a Quantum.  I used a screwdriver and a 
hammer to get the springs back in.  But the springs might be different 
since the Quantum is an Audi Platform.  You don't Have to have the 
springs back It might be easier when the pads wear a little.  Other's 
will probably disagree with me.

adam


> 
> Next question... If you did, how in the hell did you get those
> anti-vibration spring clips back in?
> 
> 
> I just painted my calipers with the FoliaTec caliper paint kit (nice
> finish, BTW) and I removed the spring clips to avoid making them look like
> they were painted by a moron (all apologies to anyone who has painted the
> spring clips or the pads  ;).  I have already repainted (touched up) one
> caliper because the clips galled the finish.
> 
> Does anyone know of any tricks, or maybe a tool that would make this an
> easier task? I'd hate to think of wrestling with these stupid things every
> time I change the pads out. Don? Mark? Anyone????
> 
> 
> Doug
> 
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