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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Mark b on 17 July 2014, 20:29

Title: rear pads and discs replacement help
Post by: Mark b on 17 July 2014, 20:29

changing the rear discs and pads tomorrow ive got the parts, I could find a link on here so would anyone be able to tell me what size tools I will need as not sure help will be appreciated

Title: Re: rear pads and discs replacement help
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 July 2014, 22:05

you got yourself a caliper wind back tool?

A good tool kit should have everything you need, can't remember specifics but this should help

http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/46118-18t-golf-mk4-gti-256mm-full-rear-brake-diy-upgrade/

Title: Re: rear pads and discs replacement help
Post by: gm8 on 18 July 2014, 16:23

carrier bolts are 8mm allen bolts , and they will be tight, be careful not to round them or you will have a nightmare. caliper bolts are 13mm hex. The disc retain screw is phillips , and may be seized on . wd40 it before you go near it .

Title: Re: rear pads and discs replacement help
Post by: MoMartin on 18 July 2014, 16:39

Quote from: gm8 on 18 July 2014, 16:23

they will be tight, be careful not to round them or you will have a nightmare.

This.
I accidentally rounded mine, and every attempt to remove it failed, luckily you can just about remove the disc without removing this bolt, if you wiggle it a lot. so i ended up just removing the disc and leaving the bolt alone.

Title: Re: rear pads and discs replacement help
Post by: Mark b on 19 July 2014, 11:09

Thanks alot for the info but I bailed out and got a garage to do it yesterday I got the parts myself and the garage charged my £45 and monday he's doing my mot and a full service for £99