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What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« on: November 04, 2009, 02:32:20 pm »
As above, gonna change my pads and discs myself, but what tools will I need? Have the usual socket set but what holds the disc on? Know for the pads I need a tool that will push back the piston. Anything else?
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2009, 02:40:04 pm »
Tools needed:
- 2 ton Jack and jack stands (preferably 4)
- 17mm deep socket or 17mm socket with extension (for lug nuts)
- torque wrench (optional-to tighten lugs to spec)
- 13 mm socket (or wrench)
- 21 mm socket
- 15 mm wrench
- M14 triple square bit. I recommend these: http://www.amazon.com/Pc-XZN-Bit-Dri...9184466&sr=8-2
- T30 bit or driver
- Socket wrench with a breaker-bar
- Piston reset tool, available to rent from AutoZone or buy it here: http://www.metalnerd.com/cat08.htm
- Anti-squeal paste
- Brake and caliper grease
- 7 mm allen key
- pliers
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm »
So I just need the paste and grease
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2009, 02:49:29 pm »
Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm
So I just need the paste and grease

yeah lol the rest should be in your tool box :)

let me know when you plan to do this and ill come help... i mean watch lol
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2009, 02:50:49 pm »
Quote from: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 02:49:29 pm
Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm
So I just need the paste and grease

yeah lol the rest should be in your tool box :)

let me know when you plan to do this and ill come help... i mean watch lol

Might do it today if not sunday. And then find someone to adjust my settings and get my glorious stage 2 plus power back.
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2009, 02:51:44 pm »
Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:50:49 pm
Quote from: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 02:49:29 pm
Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm
So I just need the paste and grease

yeah lol the rest should be in your tool box :)

let me know when you plan to do this and ill come help... i mean watch lol

Might do it today if not sunday.

Cool not sure if you will be able to get hold of the pads/discs today but let me know.. sunday sounds good ... :fighting:
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2009, 04:25:30 pm »
M14 triple square bit.  What the hell is one of these? A spline drive?
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2009, 04:26:36 pm »
Quote from: sixpot on November 04, 2009, 04:25:30 pm
M14 triple square bit.  What the hell is one of these? A spline drive?

basically, like a torx bit but square

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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2009, 07:03:10 pm »
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2009, 07:16:05 pm »
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2009, 09:40:00 am »
So it would seem a triple square bit is the yanks name for a spline drive!
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2009, 01:56:27 pm »
Got the copper grease, but where can I get anti squeal paste?
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2009, 01:57:37 pm »
Quote from: Poverty on November 05, 2009, 01:56:27 pm
Got the copper grease, but where can I get anti squeal paste?

Llyods motor spares  :star:

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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2009, 01:59:14 pm »
Quote from: cuprak1 on November 05, 2009, 01:57:37 pm
Quote from: Poverty on November 05, 2009, 01:56:27 pm
Got the copper grease, but where can I get anti squeal paste?

Llyods motor spares  :star:



Need something on the interweb. Or a name of this anti squeal stuff. Need to go back out n fix some more boilers, so text me the answer please want to go get this stuff tonight.
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Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2009, 02:02:45 pm »
im sure copper grease will work all round man
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