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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 19 January 2006, 14:17

Title: HELP, PLEASE - Rear Brakes
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 19 January 2006, 14:17

I've changed the rear pads on my 306 before, but was just wondering if the caliper pistons are twisted or pushed backed in, on the Mk4 Golf.

Plus any other hints/tips would be more than welcome. :smiley:

Thanks,

Title: Re: Rear Brakes
Post by: GTI EDITION (aka LTD) on 19 January 2006, 14:43

There is a tool for pressing/turnig the pistons back on the mk4 , it's the same tool as used on the mk2s*, mk3s and other VAG group cars/vans
( *but not the early mk2s)
They look like this :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-rear-caliper-special-tool-NEW_W0QQitemZ4604948536QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 :wink:

P.S. there maybe some helpful person near to you on this forum that might have one that you could borrow. ( I'd lend you mine but I'm in Brighton )
P.P.S. when winding the piston back spray a small amount of WD 40 or similar onto the rubber seal around the pistons otherwise it can get twisted up and rip. :wink:

Title: Re: Rear Brakes
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 19 January 2006, 15:11

Cheers, pal. Much appreciated. :smiley:

I've since spoke to a mate who's gonna sort me the tool, and now I know what to expect.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Rear Brakes
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 13:53

Have got my pads, now, but there's some kind of weird sticky paper stuck onto the backs of the pads. (Pads are Mintex, BTW).

Anybody, know if I still have to grease the backs or not, and/or leave the paper on?

Please help, i've never seen this before on other car makes.