All done, great job but had a bit of an issue on one side as the piston reindeer wouldnt fit in as the pads had been allowed to wear too far. Bit of persuasive ignorance and all sorted now.
Had been advised not to use copper grease as it affects your abs somehow... Don't know how that could happen but anyway I went with a none metallic lub just incase.
Had been advised not to use copper grease as it affects your abs somehow... Don't know how that could happen but anyway I went with a none metallic lub just incase.
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This is really nice DYI guide, may I just ask you a question? What is the type of your rear brake caliper? Is it CI-38? Or can you please put here also the VW part number of the brake pads? I need to replace rear pads and rotors on my 2007 Skoda Octavia II, I also got 255*10 rotors, but I wanna be sure it can be removed without removing the caliper carrier.
THX & CIAO
THX & CIAO
Great guide, on previous cars I'd just used clamps or tyre irons to force the pistons back but took your advice and invested in a rewind tool.
The pistons were quite reluctant to go back and had to stick a socket on the end of the tool with a wheel brace to get enough leverage!
There was no way it was possible to hold the caliper while turning so had to brace it back in against the holder.
One thing I found was that with every turn the rewind tool had to be turned in as well to ensure it braced against the plate, slowly but surely it did the trick and the job was done.
I'll also add that just when you think you have enough tools, the job proves you wrong; despite having trays full of spanners did I have a 15mm? course not. So out with the angle grinder and a few minutes later one of numerous 14mm became a 15mm
The pistons were quite reluctant to go back and had to stick a socket on the end of the tool with a wheel brace to get enough leverage!
There was no way it was possible to hold the caliper while turning so had to brace it back in against the holder.
One thing I found was that with every turn the rewind tool had to be turned in as well to ensure it braced against the plate, slowly but surely it did the trick and the job was done.
I'll also add that just when you think you have enough tools, the job proves you wrong; despite having trays full of spanners did I have a 15mm? course not. So out with the angle grinder and a few minutes later one of numerous 14mm became a 15mm
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Did anyone ever get the part numbers for the back pads and discs? I am going to do my mk2 tdi so wouldn't mind comparing Oem with euro car parts etc!!
I have bought some stuff recently from tps for my tea without problems and I am not a trade customer.
Not sure if tps have changed their sales policy!!
Tom
Not sure if tps have changed their sales policy!!
Tom
Tried their website and get the following when trying to register...?
Might pop over as just round the corner from my work.
"The Trade Parts Specialist network is dedicated to supplying Genuine Parts and Quantum all makes to independent motor repairers and bodyshops. Please note that it is a service that is NOT available to retail customers. If you are a retail customer that requires Volkswagen Group parts, please contact your local Authorised Repairer.
Please register your interest to be a TPS trade customer by completing the questions below."
I tend to go against convention and don't touch the bleed screw when replacing pads or discs and pads, though some time you will need to use it to change the brake fluid (very two years).
Ok thanks mate. Think I'll do the same and leave it alone. Confident in changing the discs and pads so will just do that. Purchased a wind back tool and some copper grease with the new pads/disc's. Just need to collect tomorrow from euro car parts and good to go.
Might be an odd question...... But I don't take hand break off or anything do I?
Might be an odd question...... But I don't take hand break off or anything do I?
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