Re: [VW-VR6] REAR BRAKE ??'s

[Peter Loron <peterl@cnw.com>]

I got one of the cheapie "cube" generic brake piston tools at Shucks. None
of the sides fit quite right. We used a large pair of slip-jaw pliers with
padded jaws to turn the piston and a c-clamp to push the piston in. Worked
great.

-Pete

on 3/5/00 6:46 AM, David Kim at glxvr6@attglobal.net wrote:

> Chris,
> 
> I believe that you will have to get the tool one way or the other.  Take
> a stroll down to your local auto parts store be it Pep Boys, AutoZone,
> or whatever, they should have the tool necessary to twist the piston
> back into the caliper *FREE RENTAL*.  The tool will look similar to a
> socket but with two raised points at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock
> position, just insert the tool onto a ratchet and you should be on your
> way to finishing up the rear brakes.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> David Kim
> 1997 Vento GLX
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Chris Warren wrote:
> 
>> From: "Chris Warren" <tofer@mindspring.com>
>> 
>> OK gang,
>> Due to a late train for UPS .... I get to put off the install of the
>> brake
>> pads (Red box) that I ordered till next weekend.
>> My question here is ...... how are those of you that have changed the
>> rear
>> pads gotten the rear pistons to "back-up"?  The manual shows a VW tool
>> that
>> as it pushes the piston back in as it also seems to "twist or turn" it
>> as
>> well....  I am not going to get the tool but it can't be that
>> difficult..
>> TIA!!
>> Chris
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