Good luck using a c clamp on your front calipers. If you can get it to fit, push one in and the others come out.
Unless he hasn't installed them yet, he has a 6 piston bbk and would fight with a c clamp as well.
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Good luck using a c clamp on your front calipers. If you can get it to fit, push one in and the others come out.
Unless he hasn't installed them yet, he has a 6 piston bbk and would fight with a c clamp as well.
aspro_gti
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The pistons on the front are retracted... I do have to fit the rear single piston (which will be my parking brake), and might need that push and twist tool... if it's just push, then I should be alright with a C clamp and a block of wood.
I ended up having to take out my rear shock and spring bolts so that I can move them out the way to get more access so I can use a big breaker bar and beat the shit out of the pad carrier bolts... which still aren't out... gonna have to tackle them more tomorrow.
jay745
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My guy no. Get a long handle flex head ratchet. Tekton has them cheap. Having the right tool makes the world of differenceThese motherfucker pad carrier bolts on the rear are such a bitch to get to. They're rusted out too.
If I had the car up in the air on a lift, it'd be easier to slide in my breaker bar... but I'm working with stands. If only I were richer
Fuck me this brake install is going to take forever.
n00b
jay745
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It makes me giggle listening to you guys struggle with basic things like this. This is one time using a small block of wood is appropriate, amazing you don't think of these things but use a 2x4 for suspension
aspro_gti
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Here comes Jay everybody... high and mighty with his advice...
Yes Jay, I wish I had the ball twister 3000 so I can save myself in this one situation I'll ever experience... tools matter... right...
While I'm buying tools... should I buy a vibrating dildo for my girl? I bet it'll work better than what I've got... so much for my dignity anyway...
In all seriousness though, I make do just fine with all my tools. It's only a few scenarios that I have to jump a hoop or two to get something off.
Yes Jay, I wish I had the ball twister 3000 so I can save myself in this one situation I'll ever experience... tools matter... right...
While I'm buying tools... should I buy a vibrating dildo for my girl? I bet it'll work better than what I've got... so much for my dignity anyway...
In all seriousness though, I make do just fine with all my tools. It's only a few scenarios that I have to jump a hoop or two to get something off.
sterkrazzy
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Get a magic wand.
That won't fit in her butt though.
Salami
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Are you sure about that?
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
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- Slightly Outside Chicago
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- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
A+ new copypasta
JC_451
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This is hilarious
Not with that attitude.
Strange Mud
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PBblaster?
Carrier bolts not GF
Carrier bolts not GF
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Nineeightyone
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oh #1 then yes the rear tend to be twist & push, I've seen a buddy do it with a pair of needle nose pliers but he also has herculean hands so ymmv. I would advise against just compressing the rears, since it's like 94% a screw in type. Can you rent a set of caliper tools from the auto part store? I have a HF set but I'm not sure if it includes one that fits VWs, last time I did them I just used the Metalnerd tool. Oh and HF sells a ratcheting 3/8" breaker bar that comes in clutch sometimes, just sayin'
¿porque no los dos?
Strange Mud
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It is a penetrating oil but I prefer the smell of Marvel Mystery Oil
mwoodski
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toys are tools not a replacement