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Old 25th June 2019, 07:19 PM
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Default Rear Brake Pad change tool ?

i just want to do my own pad change on my cars A8 & A6 so need a simple tool that just opens and closes the calipers..
any recommendations guys please..
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Old 25th June 2019, 07:29 PM
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Cheap tools are on ebay around £50. There are a couple of videos on YouTube for manually releasing them (one using a 12v battery) but I'm not sure I would use that method. Is purchasing VCDS not an option? Would be handy seeing you have at least two VAG cars.
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Old 25th June 2019, 08:55 PM
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i have 2 friends with vcds so no probs there
i just want to change pads without bothering them as both are 30 miles away
i found this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-VW-Aud...l/123785210439
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You also need a wind-back tool - not one that spins the piston, but one that presses it in. Opening caliper with VCDS doesn't pull the piston in, it just allows it to be pressed in..
You are supposed to undo the bleed nipple first too.
If you don't have the wind-in tool, you might get away with prying against the old pads though.
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Old 26th June 2019, 04:17 PM
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You also need a wind-back tool - not one that spins the piston, but one that presses it in. Opening caliper with VCDS doesn't pull the piston in, it just allows it to be pressed in..
You are supposed to undo the bleed nipple first too.
If you don't have the wind-in tool, you might get away with prying against the old pads though.
G-clamp?
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Old 29th June 2019, 03:42 AM
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ive got a wind back tool no probs there

its the electronic open and close bit i need
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I think one of the cheapest ways is ODB11 - It's a great little phone app and dongle and is a nice addition to VCDS and does many things. I keep mine in the ashtray for checking any bits and bobs when about.

First version is Android only, £35 for the basic device - I unclipped mine apart and added a pull cable, but i would probably go for the £44 easy remove version as the A8 D3 ODB port is tricky to remove without. https://obdeleven.com/en/home/25-obd...423005110.html

Pro licence adds £22 but is needed for more than viewing. Credits are a bit of a pain, but i've never bought any and logging on a few times adds them etc


It'll do brakes and so much more. VCDS is better but also WAY more.
There may be an LCD based scan tool type thing that will do it, but they tend to be pretty limited
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Thanks mate but i cant use that im a techno dinasaur if i cud still use my 6310i i would.
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