05-16-2006, 05:23 PM
because it's an '01, i have a feeling its similar to my audi, which was no big deal.
if it's front pads....the pads may have wear sensors and you'll know it...just unplug those. then to get the caliper off, you'll most likely have two 7mm hex bolts to unscrew. i used a common c-clamp to push the piston back in.
if it's rear brakes, be advised you will most likely (again, not sure) have to get your hands on a VAG specific brake tool that spins the piston as it is compressed, when the time comes that you need to push the piston back into the caliper. it's also a particular shape, to fit the grooves in the piston face. its just VW's way of making your life just that much more inconvenient.
if it's front pads....the pads may have wear sensors and you'll know it...just unplug those. then to get the caliper off, you'll most likely have two 7mm hex bolts to unscrew. i used a common c-clamp to push the piston back in.
if it's rear brakes, be advised you will most likely (again, not sure) have to get your hands on a VAG specific brake tool that spins the piston as it is compressed, when the time comes that you need to push the piston back into the caliper. it's also a particular shape, to fit the grooves in the piston face. its just VW's way of making your life just that much more inconvenient.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT