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What size allan key to change front brake pads
« on: July 22, 2010, 07:51:17 pm »
Im sure it was a 7MM on my mk4 but can anyone confirm what size i would need on a MK5 GTI
Thanks in advance :happy2:
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Re: What size allan key to change front brake pads
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2010, 07:55:07 pm »
7mm again on the MK5 GTi
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Re: What size allan key to change front brake pads
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 05:33:59 pm »
sorry to dig this thread up, but came across it during a search.

 is changing the front pads an easy job???

also what pads are recommended or better off staying with vw pads for normal use??
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Re: What size allan key to change front brake pads
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 06:01:42 pm »
Yeah fronts are easier than rears as you don't need a wind back tool. I went for OEM pads with Brembo discs. www.nextdaybrakes.com if you've not already got discs. :happy2:
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Re: What size allan key to change front brake pads
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 06:16:12 pm »
is it best doing both discs n pads together??, discs dont have much of a lip on them
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Re: What size allan key to change front brake pads
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2012, 07:06:15 pm »
if discs are ok just change the pads :happy2:
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