agw2

My car is on the jack and the caliper is off; I see that the Mintex MDB1377 are the correct part but visually I can tell that the springs are set forward (more toward the rotors) than teh stock pads. Is that normal? Take a look at the pictures and tell me if I should go forward with the install.

Thanks a lot!

Stock:
<img src="http://agw.homeip.net:8080/audiworld/smallStock.jpg">
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Mintex:
<img src="http://agw.homeip.net:8080/audiworld/smallMintexMDB1377.jpg">
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Comparison:
<img src="http://agw.homeip.net:8080/audiworld/comparisons.jpg">

Gary P (sans Audi)

did this about 2 weeks ago. You should be fine. The spring design is different but functions the same.

agw2

Thansk pal,

I just wanted to make sure; I can see that the spring is pointing to the back more so it kinda lines up with the stock but just wanted to make sure.

Thanks again.

Gary P (sans Audi)

you have the caliper piston retraction tool? makes the job easier.

hman_a4

thinking of doing the same. on a scale of 1-10, how difficult is this task?

Gary P (sans Audi)

changing the rear pads/rotors? with 10 being easy, I give it a 8.5

Gldnrkt(GT3076R)

I'd say it looks like the springs on the old pad are just worn..thats all.

Steveo369

<ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732">Tools similar to this are often available for rent at Schucks or other places...</a></li></ul>

agw2

Well, the first one might take a while but once you know how it works it really easy.

You need:
13 mm wrench (or socket with extension)
14 mm wrench ( I used a 5/16 because I did not have it; please correct me if what's needed is a 15mm) This is to hold the back nut.
Caliper tool A MUST! Do not even think to do it without.
CRC "disk brake quiet"; I'm saying this because my front are squealing just a little but so this time I used a little bit of CRC and I chamfered the pads on all edges.
A torque wrench accurate to 25nm would be ideal but I noticed that the back bolts are holding more than the front so if you don't have a torque wrench just use a regular wrench (13mm) and push very hard. (disclaimer if you break it don't blame it on me; use common sense.)

I assume you have a jack and a torque wrench for the wheels (90 ft-lbs) as well as jack stands. (disclaimer don't get crushed under the car and then blame me; I told you!)