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2004 Volkswagen Golf Repair Question


Topics covered: Piston, Brakes, Tool.
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Asked on January 16, 2011

Vw golf

Hi i`m working on the rear brakes of a vw golf.Icant fit the pads because the piston is out too far.How do i get the piston back far enough to fit the pads ?
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Replied on January 16, 2011

Thepiston has to be threaded back in while applying pressure. they make a number of tools for doing that. Here are a couple of examples.

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