Rear Brake Pads.

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I have changed many brake pads on my various cars, Vauxall, VW, Ford. Am I correct in assuming I am not going to expect anything unexpected, no special procedures etc?

Thanks
 
Not as far as I'm aware.....just normal callipers. But you never know with an Audi


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My rear pads need doing as well, I've changed pads and discs on a Mk1 and Mk3 MX-5 and a Honda CR-V so know the basics - is it the same on the A4 (mines a 2007 CAB by the wa, same as OP) - is there no software fiddling to be done?

Also, how is the wind back done? Hoping dont need a special tool??

Thanks

David
2007 A4 2.0Tdi S-Line Cabriolet
 
davidmbell said:
My rear pads need doing as well, I've changed pads and discs on a Mk1 and Mk3 MX-5 and a Honda CR-V so know the basics - is it the same on the A4 (mines a 2007 CAB by the wa, same as OP) - is there no software fiddling to be done?

Also, how is the wind back done? Hoping dont need a special tool??

Thanks

David
2007 A4 2.0Tdi S-Line Cabriolet
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You can get a set of wind back tools for 15/20 and it's worth investing as you can sometimes do it with needle nose pliers but you can damage to rubber boot very easily

I got a set that has all the main brands in it a few years ago and it's been invaluable and made its money back on the first job

Not had my Audi long but done a few on vag group cars/vans and they where fine so I would not expect any other issues
 
If their anything like mine were you will need a wind back tool or you'll find it could turn into a nightmare job.
 
I bought something cheap that looks this set CLICKY several years ago.....it was less than I paid for just one wind back tool. It has served me well and will probably last until I can no longer do things myself!
 
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Just make sure you put a little lube on the piston to stop the dust cover from rotating and twisting when you wind in. Also clean it first.
 
Update on this, my local mechanic will do the rear pads for £25 inc vat. TBH it's easier time wise and for my bad back to get him to do it.

He's fine me buying the pads, and was going to go for Pagids, but when I entered my reg it gives me two alternatives?

Any ideas how I know which I need?

Thanks

David
 
There's three types, two for the smaller discs 245 & 255mm and one for the 300mm discs.

Here's the two smaller diameter ones

101440198
Brake System Lucas
Height [mm] 53
Thickness [mm] 15,2
Wear Warning Contact Not prepared for wear indicator
Width [mm] 87
Fitting Position Rear
Fitted Quantity 1
PR Number 1KD, 1KP
Other Information
Alternative To 10144032, For Disc Diameter 245 & 255mm

Brake System Lucas
Height [mm] 53
Inspection Tag E1 90R-01075/089
Thickness [mm] 17,2
Wear Warning Contact
Excl. wear warning contact
Width [mm] 87
Fitting Position Rear
Fitted Quantity 1
PR Number 1KD, 1KP
Other Information
Alternative To 10144019, For Disc Diameter 245 & 255mm

The main difference is pad thickness? But the thicker pad is the cheaper one??

Also how do I tell (spec wise) if I have 245/255 or 300mm discs?
 
this is always a faff, i normally just by a set of each, use the one you prefer. return the rest and get a refund, just dont get the box's dirty if returning.
 
They're both listed as alternatives to one another but spec wise I don't know any more than the depth?
 
get both pairs and when you take the old ones out you can check the pattern of them to see if they are the same, if the thickness is the only difference then just put the ones with more meat on.
 
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