jigga Officially Full-On Dubber
249 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Ok... I'm putting new Pads on the beetle but I'm having a lot of trouble getting them onto the disc. It almost seems like the pads are to thick. Can anyone help with this ?
Brake pad install help
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
edge the caliper piston fully backinto its groove. Mabe try a g clamp...
Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard
511 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
You need to push the calliper pistons back into the calliper to allow room for the new pads.
You can buy a tool to do this however I usually use a 'G' clamp to force the pistons back in.
You can buy a tool to do this however I usually use a 'G' clamp to force the pistons back in.
jigga Officially Full-On Dubber
249 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Yeah I bought one and can't wind the piston back any further.... Not sure why... Hmm
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
front pads .??? you change one pad at a time, to push the piston back, lift one pad half way out and get some multi grips and use the pad and lever the piston in , them put new pad in and repeat. 😊
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
if your NOt sure then maybe you should see a qualified mechanic
dont want to risk yr life on yr brakes
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Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard
511 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
Sometimes you need to take the caliper off (only 2 bolts) to push the pistons in (stubborn bastards).
This is when I use a largish G clamp, with the caliper off the disk you've got enough room to use the clamp to force the piston in.
This is when I use a largish G clamp, with the caliper off the disk you've got enough room to use the clamp to force the piston in.
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Make sure you push the piston in square, and it is not jamming or twisting. They can be tight, and experience helps in knowing how to push them. Hopefully one side will move and you can feel confident on the other side. Be sure you have got it right when it is all back together.