Problem changing Front Discs

[micaerin]

Really struggled to replace discs today, i got the calipers off easily enough but the caliper bracket thats held on by 2 bolts, well i  just couldnt budge these! tried for over an hour and got no where, anybody got any tips 

[TrickGTI]

bigger bar and get to the gym ha are you useing are half inch drive socket if so get a stronge arm on it... or if you dont have many tools just extend the ratchet with some pipe and slide it over to make the force greater..

One thing make sure you are actually turning it the right way i seen lots of people swinging on bolts with all there weight and can see them thinking why wont it undo 

[micaerin]

Thanks for the reply, trouble is i had the car on axle stands and there really is limited space to try a bigger bar, and yes i am turning it the right way but was questioning myself constantly on this.

[TrickGTI]

ha just checking  if you turn the wheel in lock you will be able to 

[Bogwoppit]

Do you need to remove the caliper carriers on a GTi before you can remove the disc?
I thought you could get away with just removing the caliper, then remove the disc retaining screw, then wiggle the disc out.
Anybody know for certain?

[TrickGTI]

I know that on various vag cars the rears can with leaving the carrier on but im almost 100% sure the fronts cant on any vag cars, new stuff anyway!!

[micaerin]

ha just checking  if you turn the wheel in lock you will be able to 

i never tried that! thanks will give it another go tomorrow if its not too cold

[Gene Hunt]

Mine will need changing soon are you using o.e or pattern parts mate ?.

[micaerin]

I got OEM Pads from VW and i got some Brembo Discs from here
http://www.nextdaybrakes.com/brembo-vented-front-brake-discs-pn-09977210-fits-volkswagen-golf_p22287546.htm
 

[Gene Hunt]

I got OEM Pads from VW and i got some Brembo Discs from here
http://www.nextdaybrakes.com/brembo-vented-front-brake-discs-pn-09977210-fits-volkswagen-golf_p22287546.htm
 

..........thanks for that.Had a look at the site & it says sold in pairs? so shurly that price on the site must be for one disc bring Brembo etc?.

[micaerin]

I got OEM Pads from VW and i got some Brembo Discs from here
http://www.nextdaybrakes.com/brembo-vented-front-brake-discs-pn-09977210-fits-volkswagen-golf_p22287546.htm
 

..........thanks for that.Had a look at the site & it says sold in pairs? so shurly that price on the site must be for one disc bring Brembo etc?.

No thats a set really good quality,

[bodger00]

Let us know how you get on with these discs

[micaerin]

Let us know how you get on with these discs

As soon as i manage to get the old ones off!!! LOL
Will do

[dnLcal]

Like mentioned before try harder.
Did the discs on my step mums bora no problem...
On my dads caravelle the calipers where torqued on to about 150NM.

so half inch breaker bar, extended by a jack handle did it in the end.

Also may be worth soaking the bolt in WD40, Penetrant spray, Plus gas or similar (be carefull not to contaminate any discs or pads that are going to be used with the said sprays).

Once you bolt starts to move you'll be laughing...until you remeber youve got another 3 to go ;)

Cal

[micaerin]

Just an update , got the discs changed today, an extension bar and some muscle with the wheel turned out did the trick, also changed the DV whilst i had the disc off drivers side. discs seem good but not really pushed them due to freezing icy roads. will post in a month or 2.

OEM pads From VW £62.28
Brembo Discs  £66.99