Changing Front Brake Pads... HELP!

[orafalcons]

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]

I used a pair of channel locks


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]

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]

I used a pair of channel locks


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]

make sure the cap is off the reservoir before you compress the piston.

[orafalcons]

This is all information I have. I really need to know what two points the C-Clamp or pliers should be compressing.

[AUDI101]

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]

check out this DIY this is what i went by

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...DIY)?p=3141202

[bitskyline]

Spun? Do you mean the piston needs to be spun when compressing? Just curious.

the rear yup

[b7kevin]

check out this DIY this is what i went by

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...DIY)?p=3141202

Beat me to it :)

[jmarler]

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.