1999 Audi Quattro rear brakes

1999 AUDI QUATTRO
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MEDINA
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the caliper will not rest or recompress so i can put the new break pads back on and reinstall .
Aug 1, 2008 at 6:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi MEDINA,

You need to turn the piston clockwise and apply slight pressure to push it in.
Aug 7, 2008 at 3:59 AM
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