Re: '97 Rear caliper question-urgent! (changed )

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

Isn't it just like all VW calipers where it has a little pattern in the
piston where you use that little special tool that looks like the block in
hellraiser with a 3/8 hole in each side for a 3/8 ratchet and extension?
While you are turning it, push it in.  IF it has ABS (I do it even if they
don't) make sure you open the bleeder when you are pushing the piston back
(while turning).  HTH!!

Dave

P.S.  Last time I was there, Harbor Freight had the special tool KIT for
this for $19.95! Other than that, any autoparts store should have the little
box thingy for a few bucks, even Sears!

> At 02:13 PM 11/27/01 -0500, John C. Worden wrote:
> >So I'm checking out my sister's '97 GTI(4cyl) because she is having noise
> >from the rear.
> >Doesn't take long to notice that the pass. side inner padhad completely
> >fallen out.  real nice.
> >But the question here is how do I get the piston back into the
> >caliper?  It does not have a
> >hex opening like are cars, but does have a slot cut into the edges of the
> >face.  I did try to
> >press it back in unsuccesfully.  I also tried to turn it back in with a
> >wrench  and it just seems
> >to spin independently of the rest of the piston.
> >
> >
> >Anyone?
> >
> >
> >
> >John C. Worden
> >Bucksport, Maine
> >
> >'98 Dakota 4x4-
> >'86 Scirocco 8V-
> >'81 Scirocco 2.0 16V - Needs an oil pump gear
> >'78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
> >
> >
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