Reddit reviews Neiko 20733A Disc Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Kit (12 Piece)
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REPLACE DISC BRAKE PADS: works to wind back piston and provides enough clearance for new pads10 DIFFERENT PISTON ADAPTERS: fits all domestic, European and Japanese carsT-HANDLE ROTATION: tool with thrust bolt and reaction plate easily push the piston back into caliper without any damageALLOY STEEL PARTS: all CNC machined alloy steel parts with rust-resistant sand blasted finish stand up to repeated use and long term serviceSET INCLUDES: heavy duty blow-molded case for convenient storage and carrying
You'll need a caliper tool to screw in the piston on the rear brakes. You can usually borrow them from Autozone for free. If you want to just buy it: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20733A-Brake-Caliper-12-Piece/dp/B000IB40L6/ref=pd_bxgy_328_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000IB40L6&pd_rd_r=V24G16P2HPBHWZCTVZ4V&pd_rd_w=3m2Xk&pd_rd_wg=MmC8O&psc=1&refRID=V24G16P2HPBHWZCTVZ4V&dpID=51pVErlpuYL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
I'm 90% sure you'll also need this stupid expensive (for what it is) triple square socket: https://www.amazon.com/14mm-Triple-Square-Socket-Audi/dp/B008K7STNK/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G3A2RDZ6C1YW94PKWB7H&dpID=41jZ1EY7r4L&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
Tool list? Just a normal impact socket set should do you fine.
You'll want a kit like this for the rear though.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000IB40L6/
Upvotes to everyone who said doing it yourself is the way to go.
Changing brakes is the easiest thing I have learned, that I was always intimidated and thought I couldn't do on my own. It's literally a joke how much you can get charged for something so simple.
Suggestion: I bought a brake changing kit off Amazon for like $30 [Linky] (http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Disc-Brake-Caliper-Wind-Back-Tool/dp/B000IB40L6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411649588&sr=8-3&keywords=brake+changing+kit). And the pads off of Rockauto.com for really cheap. Then watch this video, or one like it - there's plenty, and double-check your work...
You'll have the depressors for future use, and as long as you don't have rotor issues, you can continue to change your brakes with relative ease. I also, surprisingly, feel more confident with doing my own brakes, rather than trusting a stranger. I KNOW it's done right.
I bought a set like this: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20733A-Brake-Caliper-12-Piece/dp/B000IB40L6
It worked like a charm! :) I celebrated my new working brakes with a flat tire...
Same body style? Same trim? I had a GL. I find it hard to believe he'd need an actual vendor specific tool. I've never heard of such of thing & I know 2-3 mechanics that work on cars & see all kinds of stuff. THe only thing I can come across is this tool which isn't even a special VW tool, it's for many imports. It looks like it's for the caliper which isn't something you mess around with unless it fails or you're upgrading to a kit.
How old are the vehicles? What sorts of electrical issues has he had & at what miles/age? I'd love to hear more about them as I haven't had any. Unless you include traditional things like bulbs wearing out, mine has been fantastic. Unless there is something that fails in a spectacular fashion, or these people are putting aftermarket radios in (I've heard that alone causes major, major problems in other cars like the Cobalt we're making fun of in this thread).
At the time has/did he bother with Haynes/Chilton and or Bentley service manual(s)? I've heard people swear by those books for wiring diagrams. Short of that & using a VCDS Vag tool to scan the system, he shouldn't have had too many problems.
The only other thing that's a problem are stuff like, the windows falling in the doors, moisture due to the coil pack being cracked & the water pump needing to be replaced due to the impeller failing because it's plastic. But to be honest, once you start to get to know a mechanic or two, learn about the TSBs & are aware of the issues you start to expect, them, know about them & are able to confirm if the mechanic, shop you took it to, etc have taken care of you appropriately.
Sure. If you hate yourself.
For $20, buy this and never use one of those again.