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orafalcons
05-23-2011, 02:04 PM
Got both pads on and put the front a back half of the caliper back on but they won't close all the way. I'm assuming I need to compress the brake caliper but I'm not sure how ti do it. I have the Compressor tool but I dont know where to secure it or anything... Could someone give me detailed instructions on how to get the caliper to close all the way? TIA
bitskyline
05-23-2011, 02:09 PM
I used a pair of channel locks
http://www.matadorcoupe.com/seebee65/channel_lock.jpg

works just fine just squeeeeeze, oh and make sure your not going to over flow your reservoir.

DO NOT do this to the rear, the rear needs to be spun while its pushed in.
AUDI101
05-23-2011, 02:16 PM
No tool needed for fronts use C clamp to compress. The rears However you will need the brake caliper tool
Autozone usually lones them out
A4TQuattro
05-23-2011, 02:16 PM
I used a pair of channel locks
http://www.matadorcoupe.com/seebee65/channel_lock.jpg

works just fine just squeeeeeze, oh and make sure your not going to over flow your reservoir.

DO NOT do this to the rear, the rear needs to be spun while its pushed in.

Spun? Do you mean the piston needs to be spun when compressing? Just curious.
J.Owen
05-23-2011, 02:19 PM
make sure the cap is off the reservoir before you compress the piston.
orafalcons
05-23-2011, 02:39 PM
This is all information I have. I really need to know what two points the C-Clamp or pliers should be compressing.
AUDI101
05-23-2011, 02:44 PM
when i did my brakes i put the C clamp over the old brake pad that sits on top of the piston and compressed.
Hope that helps
AUDI101
05-23-2011, 02:48 PM
check out this DIY this is what i went by

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/250754-20-steps-to-B7-brakes-(DIY)?p=3141202
bitskyline
05-23-2011, 04:31 PM
Spun? Do you mean the piston needs to be spun when compressing? Just curious.

the rear yup
b7kevin
05-23-2011, 04:31 PM
check out this DIY this is what i went by

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/250754-20-steps-to-B7-brakes-(DIY)?p=3141202

Beat me to it :)
jmarler
05-23-2011, 06:08 PM
I did the rear brakes today and what a pain in the ass. My problem was I bought the cheap Napa piston tool. Sucked, real hard to turn. Fronts were way easier.