2000 B5 VW Passat rear brake pad change

[zozie]

Can someone tell me if I need special tools to do rear pads on the car? I have to do it tomorrow.I've done fronts a few times but I'm not sure about the rear because of the hand brake.
Any input is appreciated
Thanx

[zukgod1]

its been a while but I think you need to twist the piston while you push it in..

Anyone else remember?

My older Passat rears are that way at least.

I just used a regular disk compressor and a pair of channel lock pliers to twist the piston as I pushed it in.
Have to be careful though it's easy to mess up the boot of mar the piston.

[akrallysport]

Pretty much the only tool needed is something to retract the piston. Has to push and rotate simultaneously.

[zukgod1]

Well if he doesn't have the rear disk specific tool he will need to twist the piston somehow..
It wont twist on it's own.