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All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Tfsi_Mike on July 05, 2011, 06:18:37 pm

Title: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 05, 2011, 06:18:37 pm

After going to do discs & pads last week I had difficulty getting the discs off so ended up just renewing the pads...

Do I need to remove the caliper?  If so I had a nightmare trying to get my 14mm spline socket into the bolt.  There just wasn't enough room.  I think it was the upper one I struggled with.  Ive just bought a bendy adapter to see if it will fit as the socket with bar or ratchet was to long.

Have many people removed the discs & left the caliper in situ?

Thanks in advance!

Mike

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2011, 05:45:57 pm

Okay so I tried to get in there with a universal joint socket, still no access  :fighting: :fighting:

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: gazbutS3 on July 06, 2011, 08:09:30 pm

I remember doin this Mike, I ended up knocking the splined portion out of its socket and using it on its own with a spanner to turn it, gave just enough room :smiley:

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2011, 08:14:19 pm

Quote from: gazbutS3 on July 06, 2011, 08:09:30 pm

I remember doin this Mike, I ended up knocking the splined portion out of its socket and using it on its own with a spanner to turn it, gave just enough room :smiley:

Cant get the splined section out the socket Ive got now.  But I did manage to get a 12mm spanner on some of the spline, wasnt enough leverage, or I am a pussy  :grin:

Had a word with DaveB, turns out it is a swine of a thing to do.  He recommended what I'd thought might be a bit daunting and unbolting the arm & bottom of the shocker giving more room....

I might have a go at getting the splined bit out and finding a longer spanner...

Thanks Gaz

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 08:34:58 pm

I've done it several times and not had a huge issue.  Have you tried using a short extension on the ratchet?

Carl managed to do his last weekend so it can't be that hard  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2011, 08:51:13 pm

Quote from: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 08:34:58 pm

I've done it several times and not had a huge issue.  Have you tried using a short extension on the ratchet?

Carl managed to do his last weekend so it can't be that hard  :signLOL:

I can fit the socket in.  There isnt enough room then for the ratchet, never mind an extension.   :sad1:

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2011, 09:05:19 pm

Came accross this but doubt 10mm hex is upto the torque need to undo & re tighten???

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 09:11:08 pm

Are you sure you're undoing the right bolts??

There should be two traditional M14 hex head bolts that hold the carrier in place.

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2011, 09:14:36 pm

Quote from: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 09:11:08 pm

Are you sure you're undoing the right bolts??

There should be two traditional M14 hex head bolts that hold the carrier in place.

It looks like I am  :confused:  It's 2 M14 splined bolts holdin the Caliper on.  Need the caliper off to remove the disc

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 09:16:44 pm

You surely had the caliper off when you did pads?  So all that is left is the carrier which is two M14 bolts.  Don't go trying to split the caliper.

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2011, 09:19:42 pm

Quote from: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 09:16:44 pm

You surely had the caliper off when you did pads?  So all that is left is the carrier which is two M14 bolts.  Don't go trying to split the caliper.

Only had one half of the caliper assembly off to change the pads.  That what you mean by split the caliper?  Was just following a guide..

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 09:20:57 pm

Ignore me Mike, talking crap - I just noticed it's the rears you are talking about, sorry mate.

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2011, 09:24:19 pm

Quote from: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 09:20:57 pm

Ignore me Mike, talking crap - I just noticed it's the rears you are talking about, sorry mate.

Haha, no worries.... Have a re think and hellllllllp  :laugh:
 :drinking:

Title: Re: Gti / Cupra / S3 rear brakes (removing discs)
Post by: gazbutS3 on July 06, 2011, 10:56:18 pm

Quote from: vRStu on July 06, 2011, 09:20:57 pm

Ignore me Mike, talking crap - I just noticed it's the rears you are talking about, sorry mate.

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