Brake change question, What do you use to push the rear pistons in?

[Majestic]

I am about to change the rear bakes myself and was wondering if I had all the tools.
I read everything on yellow dog racing but in the end he used an audi tool to retract the pistons for the rear.

http://www.yellowdogracing.com/Audibrakes.htm

I have 2 c-clamps and was wondering if i could just take the old brake pads and use 2 c-clamps to push the pistons back in.

I am new to car repair and maintanance so I am also unsure if I am even using the correct terminology so please forgive me and correct me. Any corrections, comments, or suggestions are welcome.

If their is another way of pushing back the pistons in please feel free to tell me, thanks.

[bmlee007]

The rear piston has to rotate/screw in to retract, so just pressing against it won't work. My father called me once about this because he was trying the same thing. In lieu of having the correct tool, you can turn it in using a pair of channel lock pliers. Grip the pad and turn it, but it's not so easy. You may need someone to hold the caliper while you turn the pad. Also, be careful not to tear the rubber surround, you'll want that intact to keep out the dust.

ECS sells the tool set that works with most cars, I have the set and it is great. You can also buy it from Napa, Autozone, etc.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-RS6--4.2T/Braking/Tools/ES9747/

https://napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?A=SER41540_0054344308&An=0

[speedtrapped]

Majestic, I have used the tool from auto zone, they rent it and when u return it, they refund your money.

[Majestic]

I already had the stealership change the front brakes, but does this set also work with the front brakes?


The rear piston has to rotate/screw in to retract, so just pressing against it won't work. My father called me once about this because he was trying the same thing. In lieu of having the correct tool, you can turn it in using a pair of channel lock pliers. Grip the pad and turn it, but it's not so easy. You may need someone to hold the caliper while you turn the pad. Also, be careful not to tear the rubber surround, you'll want that intact to keep out the dust.

ECS sells the tool set that works with most cars, I have the set and it is great. You can also buy it from Napa, Autozone, etc.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-RS6--4.2T/Braking/Tools/ES9747/

https://napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?A=SER41540_0054344308&An=0

[JSRS6]

^^^what he said :-) better though, to use some 90 degree needle nose pliers that fit in the holes, in a pinch. Otherwise, get the kit, you can even rent it for free from advance auto.

[JSRS6]

Front brakes don't require it, you just carefully press them in with your fingers.

[speedtrapped]

You can do the Josh aka mcgaivere, or shoot over to the zone, the tool takes 5 minutes per, super easy...and btw, Josh was the one who turned me on to the zone free rental tools

[hahnmgh63]

Just buy or rent the tool. I have also used the needle nose routine but you are taking a chance of slipping and puttting a hole in the rubber dust boot or a hole in yourself. The tool works on most all VW & Audi rear brakes. It screws it in while putting inward pressure, it makes the job easy.