Passat rear brake pads

Hi I have a 1999 Passat 1.8T and I need to change the rear brake pads, as
the hand brake also works the rear pads do I need any special tools to reset
piston ect

any help would be great

Gavin

In rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled, Didge wrote:

>Hi I have a 1999 Passat 1.8T and I need to change the rear brake pads, as
>the hand brake also works the rear pads do I need any special tools to reset
>piston ect

A nearby auto parts store lent me a generic kit free, tho I did not
buy the pads there. I did look to buy other things there. So while
it is possible to get by with out the tool, why bother?


>
>any help would be great

If the hand brake cables have fractures in the rubber, you might
consider replacing those too. Heck, replace them anyway while you
are at it if you are in a cold climate.

http://germanautoparts.com/ is one good place for parts.

Many thanks for all your help