Break Pad How-To? [Archive]

endlesswinter77

01-25-2009, 09:41 AM

Ive got a A3 3.2 Quattro, and the rear break pads are getting low. thinking about trying to do them myself. Any one have any comments on attempting this myself, and does anyone know of a good how-to/tutorial for it?

JGreen76

01-25-2009, 05:32 PM

I do not have an answer to your question..... But I have a 3.2 also, and was wondering how many miles do you have, and have you done the fronts already? I have 32000 on mine, and just ordered my rotors and pads. It looks as if there is a lot of life left on my rears... And, I am doing my own install as well.

I do know that you should get the tool for the piston on the caliper for the rear... It comes out different than the front, hence the parking break. you can get it from ecstuning.com

krazyboi

01-25-2009, 06:08 PM

Here you go fellas. I got a A3 3.2 as well and used this. Its exactly the same.

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40013&highlight=rear+brake+pad

JGreen76

01-26-2009, 06:53 AM

thanks for the link...very helpful!

endlesswinter77

01-27-2009, 06:44 PM

Yes thank you!

Anyone know if there are any major concerns when installing pads? like any steps that are easy to F up, or cause damage if you dont do it right? After reading through the tutorial it seems pretty straightforward. Thanks

krazyboi

01-28-2009, 05:52 AM

I've never changed brake pads before and using this guide I was able to do it easily and do it again in the future.

I guess the best thing to have is leverage. If you don't have access to a lift, make sure you have tools that give you enough leverage to work the bolts out. Mine were quite a pain to remove. Maybe use some spray to loosen up some rust.

Also, be gentle w/ the brake sensor connection on the driver side. I was a bit rough and mine broke [down]

lookaught

02-04-2009, 07:10 AM

The tool is essential for Audi rear calipers. I built my own that works but I shuold have just bought a proper one. The pistons cannot be pushed in without the tool IMO, unless you have incredible strength to apply pressure to the piston while turning the wrench.

Jim@STaSIS

02-06-2009, 04:48 PM

DO IT DO IT. very easy diy, get a 30$ brake tool [i got mine from harbor freight] and a 6pack and you're in business. remember to use jack + jackstands [jack alone = no good]. hit it all with some pblaster if you're in the rust belt, but with a car that new you shouldn't have any issues.

you'll feel like you accomplished something and save yourself some dosh!