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  • #1

    I need tools

    Or someone to install my brake pads... I'm apparently an invalid when it comes to working on cars away from huntsville, and need this pads installed asap. Can anyone help me out before sunday? Beer, money, women, whatever you require will be given in exchange for services.

    Takers? work would also need to be done either early morning or late evening as I have to work all day th fr sat.

    Someone out there can do this in an hour, I know you can.
    M. Cholewa

    Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.
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  • #2
    Does a VW require any special tools to remove the calipers (I think my VW TDI did but it's been awhile).?

    Or is this how?

    http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/5
    Last edited by claym; 07-08-2009, 05:31 PM.
    Bill Clinton "It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is."

    "Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes!"

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    • #3
      same way up there. Just need the rear piston tool.
      M. Cholewa

      Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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      • #4
        Why do you need a tool for the piston? Is it the screw in type?
        Matt W.
        18 SM - Lancer Evolution MR
        15 MR - Volkswagen Beetle
        Sponsors: Satellite Racing - Defined Performance

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        • #5
          I have the brake caliper compressor, but I'm not exactly in the area. If you have a couch I can sleep on, then I'll come to B'Ham Saturday afternoon and help you with it.

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          • #6
            Send me an email if you still need help on Saturday
            "Its an incurable disease not to leave well enough alone." -Ricky
            THE ABOVE WAS NOT EDDITED FOR SPELLING OF GRAMICAL ERRORS

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            • #7
              i sadly work all day saturday. unless this could be finished in the 30 or so minutes I will have for a break this will need to be done either early morning sat (7-8) or late late night before the event.
              M. Cholewa

              Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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              • #8
                How late is late for you?

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                • #9
                  Well, I'll probably get off work between 10-11. Early morning would be best.
                  M. Cholewa

                  Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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                  • #10
                    If it presses in like the link, then a C-clamp or some big channel locks might work.
                    Chris Mahaffey

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                    • #11
                      The front just presses in, but the back has to turn from what I remember from the A4s.
                      Matt W.
                      18 SM - Lancer Evolution MR
                      15 MR - Volkswagen Beetle
                      Sponsors: Satellite Racing - Defined Performance

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                      • #12
                        Correct.
                        M. Cholewa

                        Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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                        • #13
                          Early works for me, gives me a reason tp get up at a reasonable time
                          "Its an incurable disease not to leave well enough alone." -Ricky
                          THE ABOVE WAS NOT EDDITED FOR SPELLING OF GRAMICAL ERRORS

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                          • #14
                            How does Saturday at 7am sound? That should give me enough time to make it to work by 10:15.
                            M. Cholewa

                            Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by BoostedFD View Post
                              If it presses in like the link, then a C-clamp or some big channel locks might work.

                              People do this a lot, but it is a real PITA and there's a good chance of damaging the cylinder with the channel locks. Some people also use a pair of needle nose pliers to press on the dimples while turning. In the end, the right tool makes rear brake pad changing a 15-30 minute job with very little effort.

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