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How do I get the rear piston caliper to move to fit new brakepads??? Pushing hard DOES NOT work

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Old 10-09-2002, 07:52 PM
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Default How do I get the rear piston caliper to move to fit new brakepads??? Pushing hard DOES NOT work
I painted my calipers and put new brake pads on, but now I cannot get the rear calipers back on the rotor. I cannot spread the brake pads enough to fit on the rotor and pushing them hard doesn't work at all... I tried A LOT! I heard there might be a special tool that "twists" the caliper piston back... Is there any way to do it without the tool or where should I get it??
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Piston needs to be turned clockwise while pushing.
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Thank you kind sir!
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What he said: Audi make a tool that allows you to screw them in.
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But even then... you still need to push... its pretty much a 2 man job.
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You would know : -)
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I do now - btw... where did you get you little "cube" tool?
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