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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: th3_f15t on April 17, 2014, 02:54:10 pm

Title: Possibly broken something
Post by: th3_f15t on April 17, 2014, 02:54:10 pm

Hey all. Just a quick question, regarding brake sliding bolts. These are the ones that connect the two separate bits of the caliper together on OEM brakes. How difficult should it be to slide the bolt in and out of the hanger? Should they need a lot of force to extract?

Also, if they have scour marks all over them (from being twisted) is that a sign that they should be replaced?

Title: Re: Possibly broken something
Post by: th3_f15t on April 17, 2014, 04:00:38 pm

Answered my own question.

No. they should slide in and out with ease. If they're scoured then they're f**ked.

Caused by not cleaning out the holes properly, 2 new sliding bolts now required! :fighting2:

Title: Re: Possibly broken something
Post by: bacillus on April 17, 2014, 04:48:04 pm

Good excuse for getting this if it's still available.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,73905.0.html