Metal Nerd Rear Brake Tool and Brake Job

[Brokk]

http://www.idparts.com/rear-brake-set-a4-p-1003.html

Does anyone have a rear brake tool I can borrow?

Do I really need to worry about the following:

Please be aware that MkIV Jetta/Golf/New Beetle rear calipers must be "reset" when pushing the piston back into the caliper. Using a proper Rear Brake Tool is vital to this reset, otherwise the caliper and parking brake will be ruined.

I am looking at going with the Fremax High carbon rotors and either regular OE Spec ID Parts breaks or their Ceramic ones. Do I gain much going ceramic?

Thanks,

 

[kiwibru]

You will need the tool or one like it as the pistons "turn" back in for reset. Less dust with ceramic.

 

[Brokk]

Thanks Kiwibru,

It has been a long time. My kids are 8, 4, & 2 now. I will have to get out to an event at Jorry's or down in Portland next year.

How are things on the island? My daughter is in 4H and has 9 meat goats mostly Boer but some Kikos and mixes of the two. You still making sausages?

I will buy the Metalnerd tool. If anyone wants to borrow it or buy it at half price when I am done with it send me a PM.

 

[next717]

I'm new and I'm interested in this topic. Thank you!
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[atownbrg]

I got the correct tool from O'riley Autoparts as part of the "loaner tool" program. Had many different adapters for different makes but did have one that fit the 2000 jetta!
Not sure what the local Autoparts store brands are where you all are from, but if any of them offer a tool loan (free) then I'd be willing to bet they will have this!

 

[dhangejr]

https://m.lowes.com/pd/KD-Tools-Aut..._clickID=98c31b50-72c8-4736-8543-02657837eab1

Buy this

Or rent one like this

https://www.walmart.com/ip/21-pc-To...8308&wl11=online&wl12=126253455&wl13=&veh=sem


Just did this three days ago, and never before had encountered the turn style calipers..
FWIW, I ended up doing new calipers as one was see you in the other one had a small tear in the piston both Easley repairable sure, but i opted for new rebuilt, 100$ after core at oreillies (price matched cuz they love me)