MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: mbastow on February 10, 2012, 02:17:05 pm
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How easy is it to change the discs and pads? I've never done this myself before - is it a DIY job or do I need special tools? I would rather do it myself if possible. I appreciate that a lot of the guys on this forum would consider this to be a very simple task :notworthy:
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The only real specialist tool you will need is a caliper wind back tool for the rears, you need this to wind the piston back into the caliper so theres enough room to fit the new brake pads.
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How easy is it to change the discs and pads? I've never done this myself before - is it a DIY job or do I need special tools? I would rather do it myself if possible. I appreciate that a lot of the guys on this forum would consider this to be a very simple task :notworthy:
The fronts are a doddle, like Mr Higher 1 says above, you need the wind back tool for the rears. Where are you based, there may be member that can give you some guidance for beer tokens :drinking:
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How do you push the front pistons back?? Is there a thread on here including instructions on how to change the brakes?
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The task is quite easy.
BUT: You can not do ANY mistake.
So if you need to ask, DON'T do it !!
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The task is quite easy.
BUT: You can not do ANY mistake.
So if you need to ask, DON'T do it !!
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Its a doddle changing discs/pads. But as said, if you arent capable, dont risk it.
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If you have never done them before then I would suggest getting someone who has to show you the ropes.
They are not hard, but if you make a mistake then it will be costly.
What I tend to do is do one side with the owner watching what I do then get them to do the other side whilst watching over them. :happy2:
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THink I'm gonna get someone to do it!! However, need to buy the discs and pads first. Has anyone tried the standard Brembo discs and pads??
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You can't do anything wrong with Brembo other than paying more
compared to AP which are the same in a different box.