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Offline johnhol78

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Changing Disc and Pads.
« on: September 19, 2011, 06:01:04 pm »
Does anyone have a How to Guide for changing the discs and pads (standard)

Seen guides on brake upgrades though basically replacing standard with standard.

Thanks
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 06:13:40 pm »
Just a guide, make sure you use axle stands.

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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 06:19:15 pm »
Thanks mate.

All seems straight forward, just need the tool to push the piston back in.
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 06:41:15 pm »
If it’s the fronts then you can lever the piston back in by using a pry bar between the pad and caliper on the side that the wheel fits, don’t do it on the piston side as you can slip with the lever and damage the seal around the piston. Before levering the piston back make sure the brake reservoir is not going to overflow. Got to say if you are not sure on a job like this take it to a professional as it will ultimately be cheaper than getting it wrong and having no brakes.  :scared:
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2011, 10:13:37 pm »
Quote from: StephenED30 on September 19, 2011, 06:41:15 pm
If it’s the fronts then you can lever the piston back in by using a pry bar between the pad and caliper on the side that the wheel fits, don’t do it on the piston side as you can slip with the lever and damage the seal around the piston. Before levering the piston back make sure the brake reservoir is not going to overflow. Got to say if you are not sure on a job like this take it to a professional as it will ultimately be cheaper than getting it wrong and having no brakes.  :scared:

Fine doing the job, just haven't got the piston tool for the rear. Seen a link for it so will order one this week.

Wouldn't attempt it if I was unsure........

Removed the pre cat, serviced the car, now the brakes......saving a fortune  :wink:
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 10:15:28 pm »
where u based pal, I have a wind-back tool you are welcome to use if your local to me :smiley:
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2011, 08:52:24 am »
Quote from: gazbutS3 on September 19, 2011, 10:15:28 pm
where u based pal, I have a wind-back tool you are welcome to use if your local to me :smiley:

Live in Uxbridge, work in Cobham, Surrey.

If nearby that would be great.
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2011, 07:03:22 pm »
oops no, up north in Bolton pal, sorry
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2011, 07:09:16 pm »
I have a wind back tool, but in Somerset.

Be aware you will have remove the Caliper carriers to change the discs.  Bit of a pain, but not too bad.
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2011, 09:34:42 pm »
Quote from: QD on September 20, 2011, 07:09:16 pm
I have a wind back tool, but in Somerset.

Be aware you will have remove the Caliper carriers to change the discs.  Bit of a pain, but not too bad.

Will do.

Ordered a wind back tool now so all set for Saturday....weather permitting
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2011, 09:44:35 pm »
For the rears you'll also need a M14 spline tool (XZN) to remove the rear caliper bolts. (I bought one from Amazon). Ive been struggling to get at them with my wrench as the rear shock is in the way of the bolt, and they're bloody tight! Need to get the car higher in the air and it'll be a piece of cake...  :happy2:

Might not go down well seeing as they are from other sites, but these helped me!

http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/5#

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40013&highlight=brake+diy
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2011, 01:20:12 pm »
Quote from: Jimdebob on September 27, 2011, 09:44:35 pm
For the rears you'll also need a M14 spline tool (XZN) to remove the rear caliper bolts. (I bought one from Amazon). Ive been struggling to get at them with my wrench as the rear shock is in the way of the bolt, and they're bloody tight! Need to get the car higher in the air and it'll be a piece of cake...  :happy2:

Might not go down well seeing as they are from other sites, but these helped me!

http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/5#

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40013&highlight=brake+diy


Thanks mate...found that out with the wheel off. Neighbour took me to halfords after a search on here  :happy2:

Oh well have it for next time
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2011, 09:22:22 pm »
Heat and Plusgas pretty much helps to remove anything seized
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2011, 08:04:15 am »
Quote from: The Skud on October 16, 2011, 09:22:22 pm
Heat and Plusgas pretty much helps to remove anything seized

Sorry to hijack the thread a little, but tried with my brother and a friend (who has every tool you need) to replace the rear discs yesterday but the m14 carrier bolts just would not budge, and there was some pretty heavy force being put on them.

Now contemplating, dare I say it, getting a local garage to fit them- how good is that plusgas? Or any other tips?
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Re: Changing Disc and Pads.
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2011, 08:27:55 am »
Quote from: brookesb32 on October 17, 2011, 08:04:15 am
Quote from: The Skud on October 16, 2011, 09:22:22 pm
Heat and Plusgas pretty much helps to remove anything seized

Sorry to hijack the thread a little, but tried with my brother and a friend (who has every tool you need) to replace the rear discs yesterday but the m14 carrier bolts just would not budge, and there was some pretty heavy force being put on them.

Now contemplating, dare I say it, getting a local garage to fit them- how good is that plusgas? Or any other tips?

We got them off by putting the socket on the on the rachet we put a large ring spanner so it created a longer 'arm'

Also used a mallet to hit the rachet. You really need some brute force to get it off.
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