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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: dam088888 on 04 October 2011, 16:40

Title: changing rear discs and pads
Post by: dam088888 on 04 October 2011, 16:40

Doing this tomorrow is it an easy enough job any one got any tips or had probs doing it or a how to guide

Title: Re: changing rear discs and pads
Post by: Granta Gti on 04 October 2011, 17:13

easy job mate, make sure you have a rear caliper winding tool as the handbrake is in the caliper and the piston will need be wound back in but simple and easy job  :wink:

Title: Re: changing rear discs and pads
Post by: dam088888 on 04 October 2011, 17:27

Yes been reading that can't I just push piston in with a g clamp

Title: Re: changing rear discs and pads
Post by: Ant1981 on 04 October 2011, 17:30

Quote from: dam088888 on 04 October 2011, 17:27

can't I just push piston in with a g clamp

No, as they wind in, not push in.

Title: Re: changing rear discs and pads
Post by: Granta Gti on 04 October 2011, 17:33

Quote from: dam088888 on 04 October 2011, 17:27

Yes been reading that can't I just push piston in with a g clamp

Thats only on the fronts, where abouts are you i got one i can lend you for the night if you not far away!

Title: Re: changing rear discs and pads
Post by: dam088888 on 04 October 2011, 17:42

Norwich mate but thanks any way can I get one from some where like gsf

Title: Re: changing rear discs and pads
Post by: bobbarley on 04 October 2011, 18:26

Rewind tool isn't expensive, worth the investment.  Make sure you've some pad left or the tool won't fit onto the caliper though, as I found out!  :grin: