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bradvan · 12-04-2002, 01:05 PM

for anyone that wants to help me install mintek red box for the front and rear. 01.5 A4 I live in woodinville
thanks
brad

rbt · 12-04-2002, 07:55 PM

not working these days so I've got some free time to kill! do you have all necessary tools?
RBT

bradvan · 12-05-2002, 08:20 AM

I guess I'll just take it in and have it done.

Thanks anway

rbt · 12-05-2002, 09:17 AM

which is probably better at applying the pressure needed. these are obviously cheap to pick up.
How are your current pads? your car seems relatively new so I'm guessing they're still 'thick'. this makes for an easier swap as the caliper won't hav to be retracted too much.

jquattro · 12-05-2002, 09:41 AM

Search the '02 forum for the details of the discussion.

bradvan · 12-05-2002, 10:27 AM

QAudi42 · 12-05-2002, 06:45 PM

Sounds barbaric but this does work in a pinch. Big C-clamp AND a pair of channel-lock pliers. Tighten the clamp's screw end against the piston and turn the piston with the channel locks. Then repaeat the process until the piston is fully retracted. Be careful not to tear the dust boot. Or go buy the tool, whatever works. Good Luck

polar 1.8T · 12-05-2002, 07:53 PM

it has the teeth in it to spin and push the piston in.

jquattro · 12-06-2002, 09:32 AM

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/161708.phtml

WetA4 · 12-06-2002, 10:25 AM

oh dont forget to to uncap the brake resv. in the engine bay to help relieve press off the rear calip. cylinders when twisting them back in or pushing them back in!!

12-04-2002, 07:55 PM	#2
rbt AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,792	only did this once (on my '98), but I could help you out... not working these days so I've got some free time to kill! do you have all necessary tools? RBT __________________

12-05-2002, 08:20 AM	#3
bradvan Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 892	I don't have the tool to do the rear pad I guess I'll just take it in and have it done. Thanks anway __________________

12-05-2002, 09:17 AM	#4
rbt AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,792	I used a regular big ol' C-clamp to do the rears... which is probably better at applying the pressure needed. these are obviously cheap to pick up. How are your current pads? your car seems relatively new so I'm guessing they're still 'thick'. this makes for an easier swap as the caliper won't hav to be retracted too much. __________________

12-05-2002, 09:41 AM	#5
jquattro AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,473	Check the repair manual - My '02 rear calipers Must be turned in with a special tool..... Search the '02 forum for the details of the discussion. __________________ '02 1.8TQMS - Light Silver Metalic/Ebony Bose, Xenon, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Tint, E46 M3 Spoiler, ITG Filter, ClearGuard (Invinca-Shield), Neuspeed Exhaust, APR Stage 1, APR Snub Mount, AMS SS, Rob Knob

12-05-2002, 10:27 AM	#6
bradvan Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 892	my rear pads still have about 80% left on them __________________

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12-05-2002, 06:45 PM	#7
QAudi42 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 145	Re: Check the repair manual - My '02 rear calipers Must be turned in with a special tool..... Sounds barbaric but this does work in a pinch. Big C-clamp AND a pair of channel-lock pliers. Tighten the clamp's screw end against the piston and turn the piston with the channel locks. Then repaeat the process until the piston is fully retracted. Be careful not to tear the dust boot. Or go buy the tool, whatever works. Good Luck __________________ Gordy - Essen Sie meinen Staub, Reis Brenner! 88 5KTQ 141k 87 5Ks transplant T 87K!!! 88 5KT died off 87 GTCoupe sold years ago 78 5K all i can say is "ick!"

12-05-2002, 07:53 PM	#8
polar 1.8T New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 104	caliper tool set is $20.00 at harbor freight tools it has the teeth in it to spin and push the piston in. __________________ -Mike

12-06-2002, 09:32 AM	#9
jquattro AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,473	Here it is. I highly recommend doing it right! Do not take a chance with your brakes! http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/161708.phtml __________________ '02 1.8TQMS - Light Silver Metalic/Ebony Bose, Xenon, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Tint, E46 M3 Spoiler, ITG Filter, ClearGuard (Invinca-Shield), Neuspeed Exhaust, APR Stage 1, APR Snub Mount, AMS SS, Rob Knob

12-06-2002, 10:25 AM	#10
WetA4 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,518	no need for a the twsiting tool but if you wanna use it you can borrow mine!! oh dont forget to to uncap the brake resv. in the engine bay to help relieve press off the rear calip. cylinders when twisting them back in or pushing them back in!!

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