Author Topic: Rear Calipers Removal  (Read 2081 times)

Offline 16vmk3ash

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Rear Calipers Removal
« on: 18 February 2005, 12:00 »
I need to put some new rear discs on my 16v but cant get the rear calipers off as i dont have the correct tool! does anyone know the exact tool and size required (its a allen key type bolt)?
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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: Rear Calipers Removal
« Reply #1 on: 18 February 2005, 16:00 »
try

www.vag-sport.co. uk

there is a very good guide on there for bearings/discs.
FOR DIY GUIDES GO TO <br>www.volkswagenaudi.co.uk<br/>BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CV JOINTS

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Re: Rear Calipers Removal
« Reply #2 on: 18 February 2005, 18:25 »

Offline 16vmk3ash

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Re: Rear Calipers Removal
« Reply #3 on: 18 February 2005, 19:26 »
The link doesent work Dave!

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Re: Rear Calipers Removal
« Reply #4 on: 18 February 2005, 22:04 »
sorry wont let me post link. v e e d u b b e r s. com brake section
« Last Edit: 18 February 2005, 22:16 by dave16v »

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Re: Rear Calipers Removal
« Reply #5 on: 18 February 2005, 22:25 »
thats the one, except its .co.uk not .com ?:laugh:
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Re: Rear Calipers Removal
« Reply #6 on: 05 March 2005, 18:03 »
it's a 10mm mcgd key but they will be tight so you may have to warm them up or try soak them in wd 40 first  :smiley:

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Re: Rear Calipers Removal
« Reply #7 on: 07 March 2005, 09:43 »
Think i used a 10mm allen key on mine .