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Title: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:32:20 pm: As above, gonna change my pads and discs myself, but what tools will I need? Have the usual socket set but what holds the disc on? Know for the pads I need a tool that will push back the piston. Anything else?
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 02:40:04 pm: Tools needed:
- 2 ton Jack and jack stands (preferably 4)
- 17mm deep socket or 17mm socket with extension (for lug nuts)
- torque wrench (optional-to tighten lugs to spec)
- 13 mm socket (or wrench)
- 21 mm socket
- 15 mm wrench
- M14 triple square bit. I recommend these: http://www.amazon.com/Pc-XZN-Bit-Dri...9184466&sr=8-2
- T30 bit or driver
- Socket wrench with a breaker-bar
- Piston reset tool, available to rent from AutoZone or buy it here: http://www.metalnerd.com/cat08.htm
- Anti-squeal paste
- Brake and caliper grease
- 7 mm allen key
- pliers
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm: So I just need the paste and grease
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 02:49:29 pm: Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm
So I just need the paste and grease

yeah lol the rest should be in your tool box :)

let me know when you plan to do this and ill come help... i mean watch lol
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:50:49 pm: Quote from: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 02:49:29 pm
Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm
So I just need the paste and grease

yeah lol the rest should be in your tool box :)

let me know when you plan to do this and ill come help... i mean watch lol

Might do it today if not sunday. And then find someone to adjust my settings and get my glorious stage 2 plus power back.
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 02:51:44 pm: Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:50:49 pm
Quote from: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 02:49:29 pm
Quote from: Poverty on November 04, 2009, 02:44:24 pm
So I just need the paste and grease

yeah lol the rest should be in your tool box :)

let me know when you plan to do this and ill come help... i mean watch lol

Might do it today if not sunday.

Cool not sure if you will be able to get hold of the pads/discs today but let me know.. sunday sounds good ... :fighting:
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: sixpot on November 04, 2009, 04:25:30 pm: M14 triple square bit. What the hell is one of these? A spline drive?
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: cuprak1 on November 04, 2009, 04:26:36 pm: Quote from: sixpot on November 04, 2009, 04:25:30 pm
M14 triple square bit. What the hell is one of these? A spline drive?

basically, like a torx bit but square

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31o0vppWjJL._SL500_AA280_.jpg&hash=4b8ec61adaf2ef1041b1082ad22f5f6621c845e5)
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: Andy on November 04, 2009, 07:03:10 pm: i did a audi a4 pads and disc last week-the caliper bolt is a m14 socket
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=75559&group_ID=378&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: QD MBE on November 04, 2009, 07:16:05 pm: I used these...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sealey-Spline-Bit-M14-x-30mm-Pack-of-2-AK5532_W0QQitemZ270466762812QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3ef913483c#ht_2017wt_1032 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sealey-Spline-Bit-M14-x-30mm-Pack-of-2-AK5532_W0QQitemZ270466762812QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3ef913483c#ht_2017wt_1032)
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: sixpot on November 05, 2009, 09:40:00 am: So it would seem a triple square bit is the yanks name for a spline drive!
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: Poverty on November 05, 2009, 01:56:27 pm: Got the copper grease, but where can I get anti squeal paste?
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: cuprak1 on November 05, 2009, 01:57:37 pm: Quote from: Poverty on November 05, 2009, 01:56:27 pm
Got the copper grease, but where can I get anti squeal paste?

Llyods motor spares :star:
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: Poverty on November 05, 2009, 01:59:14 pm: Quote from: cuprak1 on November 05, 2009, 01:57:37 pm
Quote from: Poverty on November 05, 2009, 01:56:27 pm
Got the copper grease, but where can I get anti squeal paste?

Llyods motor spares :star:

Need something on the interweb. Or a name of this anti squeal stuff. Need to go back out n fix some more boilers, so text me the answer please want to go get this stuff tonight.
Title: Re: What tools are required to change pads and discs on VAG cars?
Post by: cuprak1 on November 05, 2009, 02:02:45 pm: im sure copper grease will work all round man