Break Pad How-To?

**endlesswinter77** · 01-25-2009 10:41 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 06:32 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 07:08 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/showth...rear+brake+pad

**JGreen76** · 01-26-2009 07:53 AM

thanks for the link...very helpful!

**endlesswinter77** · 01-27-2009 07:44 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 06:52 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

**lookaught** · 02-04-2009 08:10 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 05:48 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!