[L_Freak001]

hi,

i am doing my rear breaks right now on my 2003 2.0 and i am having some issues......now i went and read some threads and then went and got the box thing but now i have been struggling a turning the stupid piston for about an hour now and i cant seem to get it to go into the housing. I was wondering is ther was anyone that has a trick or any tips to getting these brakes done.

Thanks
-Steve

 

[robertcope]

Do you have the right tool for this? You have to twist and push at the same time. If you've got a Harbor Freight near you, they sell an inexpensive kit that should get you going.

robert

 

[L_Freak001]

yes i went to the Pepboys and got the oem cube thing but i mean Ive been pushing and turning and i got it to go in some but not enough to clear the new brakes

Steve

 

[L_Freak001]

my dad seems to think that i need to bleed some fluid to make it go in....did i miss this from the beginning?

Steve

 

[jedduh]

yeah you can try that to release some pressure but your better off with the right tool if you can find it..only20$

 

[robertcope]

my dad seems to think that i need to bleed some fluid to make it go in....did i miss this from the beginning?

Personally, I open up the bleeders for this. You definitely should have the brake fluid reservoir open, too. I can't remember what the documented procedure is at the moment, but this seems to work well for me!

robert

 

[j-man41]

Use a baster thing(like this) and remove about half the brake fluid from the reservior. Make sure you secure the cap back onto the reservior or you could end up with air in the system resulting in you having to do a full bleed. The first few turns will probably be tough, but should become easier as you go. You shouldn't have to open any bleeder valves if your fluid is still good and you don't plan to do a flush. Don't forget to top up the reservior when you're finished.

And from what I remember, the cube tool needs some modification to work properly. I own this set which makes the process really easy. You can proabably rent it from most parts shops.

 

[05 VW GLI]

Yea that's the same set u can rent from auto zone for bout 55$ that is a hell of an easier way that that square tool.

 

[robertcope]

Or you can buy this at Harbor Freight:

http://www.harborfreight.com/caliper-tool-set-for-disc-brakes-40732.html

robert