2003 Volkswagen Beetle Brake Pad replacement

2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
211,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHTHYS
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I've viewed your video on-line. I am supposed to use an Allen wrench to remove the pads.

What size?
Dec 13, 2014 at 2:19 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Front brake slid pins will be either 6 or 8 mm rear brakes need a special tool to wing back the piston.
Dec 13, 2014 at 4:56 PM
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CHTHYS
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I had already tried 6mm, as it was the largest in my set. Bought the 8mm (wrong). It was 7mm (extra trip).
Dec 14, 2014 at 4:09 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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6mm and 8mm are very common sizes, they will not go to waste......
Dec 15, 2014 at 1:40 AM
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