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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Oilslick on 27 October 2019, 21:50

Title: Disc and pads change
Post by: Oilslick on 27 October 2019, 21:50

Hi all,
Just ordered mtec drilled discs and mintex pads all round for my 2013 golf gti (non pp), are there any golf specific quirks to be aware of? Did the discs and pads on my s2000 with no issues but just trying to find a how to guide before I start next wknd to make sure no special tools etc are needed

Thanks in advance,
Chris

Title: Re: Disc and pads change
Post by: Rob_benton on 28 October 2019, 07:05

I’ve had a drilled set on my old Z4 and they made quite a droning noise under braking just to let you know.

Title: Re: Disc and pads change
Post by: Gnasher on 28 October 2019, 09:38

I think the only thing that's "out of the ordinary" is the electronic handbrake. I believe you need either VCDS or OBD Eleven to retract the handbrake. I don't know if you then still need the windback tool for the rears though.

Title: Re: Disc and pads change
Post by: Oilslick on 28 October 2019, 12:25

Does anyone know if obd eleven works with iPhone? Reading mixed reports of only working with android. Don’t want to buy and obd elevens only not to be able to use it.

I’ve seen you can manually retract the handbrake by removing the motor but don’t lie the sound of this. 

Starting to think this May be better done by a garage then myself  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: Disc and pads change
Post by: Talk-torque on 28 October 2019, 12:33

OBD 11 only works on Android for the foreseeable future, sadly. 😕

Title: Re: Disc and pads change
Post by: Oilslick on 28 October 2019, 16:35

Apparently the carista app will perform the handbrake retraction. Anyone used this?

Title: Re: Disc and pads change
Post by: WatchThis on 02 November 2019, 13:19

Carista does have this function for iOS. There are a couple of low profile bits needed to access the various bolts on the rear - I can dig out eBay links if you need.