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    Anyone know if a 2004 Passat's front and rear disk brakes free floating rotors or hub... Got my brother coming over to fix his grinding brakes. Thanks!

  • #2
    Oh, and was there some special dang tool needed for the VW's??

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    • #3
      They free float.

      No special tools are needed.

      You do need a rear caliper retract tool. You can rent a generic one at autozone or o reilly.

      All disc brake jobs are easy.

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      • #4
        Awesome, thanks. I know on newer VW they have some "tri-square" tool for the front calipers.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by AnthonyS View Post
          They free float.

          No special tools are needed.

          You do need a rear caliper retract tool. You can rent a generic one at autozone or o reilly.

          All disc brake jobs are easy.
          Also, a retract tool, is this to retract the caliper piston? If so, I have done this before with a C-clamp on an old Blazer I had.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Tannerm View Post
            Also, a retract tool, is this to retract the caliper piston? If so, I have done this before with a C-clamp on an old Blazer I had.
            that should work

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            • #7
              Thanks gumby!

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              • #8
                Unless it's like retracting calipers on '94 and up stangs, they actually screw in. If that is the case you can rent the "special tool" at a parts store.
                '93 Cobra-Coyote Powered
                '13 Dodge Cummins
                '14 Rubicon X

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                • #9
                  You need the tool for the back Tan but how many miles are on it ? I bet the rears are still good .
                  Big Rooster Racing

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by 80coupe View Post
                    that should work
                    No it wont, they have to twist in.

                    I've done a passat before, that's the only special tool needed.

                    320rwhp. 7.67 @ 90mph 1.7 60'

                    DD: 2004 GMC Sierra VHO 6.0 LQ9 324whp 350wtrq

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                    • #11
                      OK jim, ill rent that part then. Hopefully it'll be nice outside.

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                      • #12
                        I have the one for the Ford and if its the same one you can use it . It is a universal tool .
                        Big Rooster Racing

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by 91CoupeMike View Post
                          No it wont, they have to twist in.

                          I've done a passat before, that's the only special tool needed.
                          Mike, what year was the passat u did? Parts dealer is saying it might have electronic sensors on the front pads... You rmember that?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by 91CoupeMike View Post
                            No it wont, they have to twist in.

                            I've done a passat before, that's the only special tool needed.
                            it was just a wild guess

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by dumpycapri85 View Post
                              I have the one for the Ford and if its the same one you can use it . It is a universal tool .
                              Aight Jim, I might give u a ring tomorrow for it. Err, I mean later today...

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