ABS/ ESP / tyre presure issue

[r5gtt]

You have to remove the disc or how does the hub and bearing come off 

[Matto]

@Peskyjones I did it exactly how he does it in the video up until he removes the disc. You see him twist the disc to slide past the carrier but as I am running an S3 setup they are bigger and I had to start removing the hub at the same time while twisting the disc to give me enough room to remove the disc completely.

This was because as others have said, you need the car high enough to be able to use the breaker bar. Ideally on a ramp but a lot of us do work on the drive so I had to find a different method as I found it impossible to undo and even get on one of the bolts.

Hopefully this makes sense.

[dazza]

You may be lucky and can get the disc off without removing the carrier. Worth a try.

Just keep hitting around it until it pops loose.

[Pesky jones]

It looks like he gets the disc off fairly easily in the video so hopefully I can just copy what he does. Thanks guys.

[Pesky jones]

Just gotta hope its the right 32mm hub! Apparently they do come in 30mm as well...

[r5gtt]

Stupid idiots made two sizes 

[Andy]

Getting onto the carrier bolts are awkward but luckily I use the ramp at work

[r5gtt]

I've replaced an A3 hub on the floor with a 1/2 ratchet job so can't be that difficult.

[dazza]

I've replaced an A3 hub on the floor with a 1/2 ratchet job so can't be that difficult.

Every job is different. A recent thermostat change on my other car turned into a pita. After changing the thermostat on the golf with no problems it should have been an easy job.

[r5gtt]

I've replaced an A3 hub on the floor with a 1/2 ratchet job so can't be that difficult.

Every job is different. A recent thermostat change on my other car turned into a pita. After changing the thermostat on the golf with no problems it should have been an easy job.

Valid point but same chassis. One can be smooth sailing and the other can have seized bolts or one you've just sheared and now buggered as to what to do lol

Peskyjones make sure you knock that tool in with a hammer so it's fully in and then undo the bolts???

[Pesky jones]

Is there any way of.knowing before hand which hub you have? Seems stupid that there wouldnt be to it.

What do you mean r5gtt, hammer in the m14?

Think im going to try do it without the m14 bolts removed. Plus if its hard to undo them, itll probably be hard to do them up torqued to the right spec

[doylebros]

Pleased to read your on with the job - again plenty good advice above but I would take the video with a pinch of salt (he couldn't loosen a securing fixing) what no impact driver?
Like I said if you can get to the carrier bolt (you can get it out) but you'll have to make sure the tool fits into the bolt snugly and if possible have an assistant to apply pressure to keep it there while you apply effort to the power bar.

I'll not kid you it's never easy outside on the drive doing a new task but if you do all the simple things well it will work out!

[r5gtt]

Is there any way of.knowing before hand which hub you have? Seems stupid that there wouldnt be to it.

What do you mean r5gtt, hammer in the m14?

Think im going to try do it without the m14 bolts removed. Plus if its hard to undo them, itll probably be hard to do them up torqued to the right spec

I'm referring to all the securing bolts as rust will have set in and seized the bolts which is why I recommend you tap hammer the m14 and the rest into the bolts as mentioned above with a snug fit and you can't go wrong  a can of maintenance spray also goes a long way too 

[Pesky jones]

Its just the two m14 bolts and then the phillips screw, and the m18 left isnt it? I will make sure the m14 bit is.snug in.the.bolt. dont think il have anyone to help me out tbh

[dazza]

Go out now with the torch and spray some WD40 on them.