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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: theclash on 08 September 2009, 19:56

Title: rear brakes
Post by: theclash on 08 September 2009, 19:56

gonna adjust the rear brakes so the handbrake isnt so high question is do i need vw tool to wind them back or can i improvise

Title: Re: rear brakes
Post by: richard s on 08 September 2009, 20:12

check the handbrake isnt binding as when mine bind the hand brake gets higher
to loosen i spray with wd40 and tap the handbrake mechanism/lever on the caliper up and down with a small hammer till it springs back freely on its own

Title: Re: rear brakes
Post by: theclash on 08 September 2009, 20:20

ok will check 2moz

Title: Re: rear brakes
Post by: Ben Lessani on 08 September 2009, 21:10

If you just want to reduce the amount of clicks - you can tighten up the nuts at the lever in the car

If you want to tighten the handbrake, its more involved and requires this :  http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=49436.msg1000233#msg1000233

Title: Re: rear brakes
Post by: theclash on 08 September 2009, 21:25

thanks ben , ive adjusted the cable but think its the brakes that need adjusting.
so do i need vw tool to wind piston

Title: Re: rear brakes
Post by: Ben Lessani on 08 September 2009, 21:59

You don't need a VW special tool - but you do need a brake winder.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=brake+wind&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=brake+winder&_osacat=0

Title: Re: rear brakes
Post by: theclash on 08 September 2009, 22:06

bloody hell never knew there were so many  :undecided:

Title: Re: rear brakes
Post by: rubjonny on 09 September 2009, 10:48

i can confirm this one works, vs024:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sealey-Vs024-Disc-Brake-Piston-Wind-Back-Double-Adaptor_W0QQitemZ390084051312