Swapping front brake pads?

[Jaywoo-GTI]

Do i require any special tool or is it pretty straight forward?

[DaveyCupra]

It is pretty straight forward:

- Loosen the wheel
- Jack up the car (make sure handbrake on and wheels chocked)
- Secure with axle stands
- Take wheel off and use a screwdriver to prise out the metal retaining clip that holds the pads in tight.
- Use the correct size socket and rachet to remove the caliper
- Remove the old pads and then use a G-Clamp to push the piston back in to allow you to fit the new pads

Then rebuild in reverse order

[Jaywoo-GTI]

Nice one, So the same as every other car then, was worried that it was more complicated than that as VW wanted 100 quid to fit them.

[DaveyCupra]

No worries mate, just the same as any other car, the dealer just wanted to get the most he could out of you lol.

[FamilyDub]

Nice one, So the same as every other car then, was worried that it was more complicated than that as VW wanted 100 quid to fit them.

Bl00dy heck... that's a lot.

Nice tips, I'd even give it a go with clear instructions like that!

[DaveyCupra]

Here you go mate, the link below shows you all you need to know. It is for a Mk2 SEAT Leon but the bolts and the process is identical for your car.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=192247

[nc35]

- Use the correct size socket and rachet to remove the caliper
 

think it is a 7mm alan key, the one that never ever seems to come in a set. Got one to fit my socket set for a couple of quid from europarts.

Make sure you have one before you start.

If you are local can lend u mine

Had another look this morning - deffo a 7mm alan. (Not 17 if you read this earlier) sorry