Audi 100 Avant Rear Brakes

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Wed 21 Sep 2005 13:00
Audi 100 Avant Rear Brakes - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
A colleague is trying to replace the pads on the rear of his W reg.Audi 100 Avant
The piston will not retract and it is not obvious what is stopping it.
Is it likely to be seized up or is there a technique to it?
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I wasna fu but just had plenty.
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Wed 21 Sep 2005 14:33
Audi 100 Avant Rear Brakes - Collos25
It is possibly because the handbrake works on the rear wheels you will require a tool that screws the pistons into the caliper.
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Thu 22 Sep 2005 14:44
Audi 100 Avant Rear Brakes - Tim Allcott
and, even with the correct tool, it can be a difficult job to do!
Tim{P}
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Sun 25 Sep 2005 11:05
Audi 100 Avant Rear Brakes - El Dingo
This might have a slot in the piston (so you can screw it clockwise inwards with a large screwdriver) or a hex shaped hole (for which you use a large hex key).

El Dingo.
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