audi a3 2009 change brake pads help

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• Nov 5, 2013

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hi guys.

im gonna change my brake pads and need to ensure i have the correct tools, i know i need a piston tool but not sure if this will work for both front and back and also if this is correct tool

Sealey VS024 brake piston wind back tool ***NEW ***SALE PRICE*** NEW*** | eBay

or do i need the above and also

Disc brake piston spreader seperator tool / brake calliper / pad BERGEN AT187 | eBay

i used to just used a crow bar for my old car front but this time i think i shouldn't due to being a much better car.

any help much appciated.

ps. this is guide i saw http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/130954-how-change-brake-pads.html

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• Nov 5, 2013

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1st tool is what I use, also make sure you spray some lube, say wd40 around the rubber boot of the piston, so it doesnt twist & tear as you wind piston back.

 

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hi mate,

does this tool work for the front as well?

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• Nov 5, 2013

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deek19790 said:

hi mate,

does this tool work for the front as well?

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The Sealey tool is normally for rear calipers where the piston indexes as the pad wears to keep the handbrake in contention. The second one is a generic tool for returning pistons in a single or double piston regular caliper that has no handbrake scheme as those on the front.

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Hi mate,

Cheers for that.....

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• Nov 5, 2013

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If the bolts are the same as on my 2009 S3 then you will need a Spline tool bit but someone else may be able to confirm as I think it's either M12 or M14.

 

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• Nov 6, 2013

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I've got this kit, does the job every time. I use it quite a lot.

BRAKE CALIPER PISTON REWIND WIND BACK TOOL KIT 22 PIECES, car service tool | eBay

Will do your fronts & rears with ease.
I wouldn't buy either of the kits you have posted.

 

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• Nov 6, 2013

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For many years, I've been using a G Clamp for front piston and grinder's Peg spanner for the rears. Works okay.