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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: zozie on September 12, 2008, 09:12:08 am

Title: 2000 B5 VW Passat rear brake pad change
Post by: zozie on September 12, 2008, 09:12:08 am

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

Title: 2000 B5 VW Passat rear brake pad change
Post by: zukgod1 on September 12, 2008, 09:31:39 am

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.

Title: 2000 B5 VW Passat rear brake pad change
Post by: akrallysport on September 12, 2008, 09:57:59 am

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

Title: 2000 B5 VW Passat rear brake pad change
Post by: zukgod1 on September 12, 2008, 12:45:09 pm

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.