I have tried to release the pressure and open the fluid cap. I just can't get the piston to go in so that I can put on the new pads.When changing the brakes on a 2002 passat how do you get the piston to push in?
Front or rear? The rear piston must be turned as well as pushed in. There are tools made for this or you can use needle noised pliers and turn at the same time you push. You will most likely need to use a tool designed for this.When changing the brakes on a 2002 passat how do you get the piston to push in?
They sell a tool for that at your auto parts store.When changing the brakes on a 2002 passat how do you get the piston to push in?
you can also use a C clamp. Using one of the old pads placed on the piston tighten the clamp until you get th episton to retracted completely.When changing the brakes on a 2002 passat how do you get the piston to push in?
LEAVE THE INNER PAD ON THE CAL. AND USE A 'C' CLAMP AND JUST TIGHTEN IT UP THIS WILL DRAW THE PISTON IN, AFTER IT'S ALL THE WAY IN JUST RELEASE THE CLAMP.When changing the brakes on a 2002 passat how do you get the piston to push in?
I do not know if it will work on that kind of car because I never worked on one before but on all the cars I have worked on I took a small block of wood %26amp; placed it over the piston %26amp; used a C clamp and twisted it down on the block of wood. It works great. But make sure the wood covers the whole piston %26amp; the clamp is in the middle of the wood to give it even pressure.When changing the brakes on a 2002 passat how do you get the piston to push in?
try using the old pad and a c clamp, and if possible start the engine to free off the servo. then try to compress it but do not press the pedal or the job might take a wee while longer after you mop the fluid up.
