I didn't think you can "push" the rears in...you have to TURN them in...correct?
Yep, pretty normal for a lot of cars without the parking "drum" in the back(think a lot of GMs). VW is the same in that respect.
Okay, just making sure. When J35W2 asked and iqbad answered, it almost sounded like they were saying they had to push the rears in, lol...I was like...uh..don't do that!
these push in but also turn in, both are separate actions and need to be done for pad changes
I used this video for the rear starting at 11:56. Process for the rear is the same for the Type R
ah, thanks. I'm used to just rotating them in on other cars. Good to know
Thanks wassen! I have a smaller similar tool from before, I will check if it fits, if not Biltema is not far away
Just as a side note, you should also put the transmission in gear--that is extra assurance that the car won't roll away if you forget the chocks or ebrake.
I just finished changing out my rear pads a few minutes ago. I can confirm you do NOT need to twist the rear pistons. The service manual says just use a regular caliper spreader, and so I did, and it works fine! I like it much better than the twisty kind.
However, you don't even need to disconnect it so ignore that step. Manual also suggests unbolting the brake line mount but that is also unnecessary.
I’m looking for that wire harness I messed mine up lol can’t seem to find it thoI just finished changing out my rear pads a few minutes ago. I can confirm you do NOT need to twist the rear pistons. The service manual says just use a regular caliper spreader, and so I did, and it works fine! I like it much better than the twisty kind.
I also used the Autel AP200 bluetooth dongle for doing the electronic parking brake retraction. You have to also install the "MaxiAP200" app and the "Diag-Asia" app to go along with it. I was having trouble pairing at first, but it eventually worked. I think you need to have the ignition on before you plug it in.
Other note: Service manual says to disconnect the wire harness from the parking brake motor. It was impossible to push the tab in and I ended up breaking it.
Can you make a video of how you used these app to retract parking brake or a step by step of how to do it. I think a lot of people would be forever grateful.I just finished changing out my rear pads a few minutes ago. I can confirm you do NOT need to twist the rear pistons. The service manual says just use a regular caliper spreader, and so I did, and it works fine! I like it much better than the twisty kind.
I also used the Autel AP200 bluetooth dongle for doing the electronic parking brake retraction. You have to also install the "MaxiAP200" app and the "Diag-Asia" app to go along with it. I was having trouble pairing at first, but it eventually worked. I think you need to have the ignition on before you plug it in.
Other note: Service manual says to disconnect the wire harness from the parking brake motor. It was impossible to push the tab in and I ended up breaking it.
