break pads change problem :(

**deemoE36** · 03-12-2006, 03:13 PM

iwe changed so many on other cars, and front on this one but rear ones wont work with me
the "piston" wont go back so i cant place the new pads in and while messing with it i managed to press the pedal that handbrake is connected to which pushed the piston even further and now i cant even fit the old skinny ones in.

there is no enough men power that i can produce to push it back, not even with the tool for it
what do i do, cant even drive it to mechanic now

Subie25L · 03-12-2006, 03:50 PM

I don't know much about VW's but some cars have pistons that need to be screwed back. Not sure which way though. No matter how hard you push you will never get them back unless you screw them

**wayz** · 03-12-2006, 04:28 PM

Hey DeemoIII

Dont know whether you have drums or discs at the back, but if its discs then try this site
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed...akes/index.htm

comes with pictures

brackie · 03-12-2006, 04:36 PM

I'm not familiar with the Mk3 setup, but what I've done in the past when I've had difficulties is loosen the bleed nipple. This allows you to push the piston back.

**deemoE36** · 03-12-2006, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Subie25L

I don't know much about VW's but some cars have pistons that need to be screwed back. Not sure which way though. No matter how hard you push you will never get them back unless you screw them

i think i like ur thinking
it does have this funny cut-ins, might be that
tried bleed off, took the bloody caliper off all the way thats how desperate i was
thnx for the site, thats exactly what i need to do

im gonna go n try screwing them back

**h100vw** · 03-12-2006, 05:11 PM

They defo screw in. The cut out are to fit the windback tool but you can do it with a pair of pointy pliers etc.

If you have pumped them right out, I would peel back the rubber boot and grip the edge of the piston and turn it using some molegrips or pipe grips. I can hear groans but as long as you get the piston above the rubber then it won't cause any problems.

Gavin

**Oneofthegreats** · 03-12-2006, 05:24 PM

You have to screw them back in while keeping pressure on the piston to move it back at the same time. Is a little bit tricky but can be easily done.
I use some multi grips & a brake piston resetter like this one.

You could also use one of these

Or buy a universal kit.

**deemoE36** · 03-12-2006, 07:16 PM

thanks guys, that was the problem

i used the clamp to keep the preasure on it while skrewing it

i wouldnt think of it if u guys didnt mantion, first time i heard about skrewing them back in

cheers