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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: 16vmk3ash on 27 March 2004, 20:16

Title: Rear Brake Calipers!
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 27 March 2004, 20:16

Hi, i have replaced my front discs, but when i tried to replace my rears i couldent remove the caliper mounting bracket bolts.

Is there a special tool to remove the bracket retaing bolts?

Title: Re:Rear Brake Calipers!
Post by: golfvr6 on 28 March 2004, 00:04

Which bolts do you mean? the allen key bolts for the carrier or the actual caliper bolts.
the allen key bolts are a pain, if they round off use a spline in it, or do what i did, clamp a small nut splitter on it and use a hammer.
the calipers bolts will come off easier, use a 13mm socket on the end bolt, and hold the slider still with a 15mm spanner.

Title: Re:Rear Brake Calipers!
Post by: golfvr6 on 28 March 2004, 00:05

Always renew the bolts, if you need to break the old ones off, then you will have replacements ready.

Title: Re:Rear Brake Calipers!
Post by: 16vmk3ash on 28 March 2004, 11:33

The allen key bolts - i wasent sure they were allen key bolts.

It started raining heavy when i got to this point and it dident look like it was gona stop, so i put every thing back together.

So is it just a regular allen key or a special allen key from a garage?

Title: Re:Rear Brake Calipers!
Post by: golfvr6 on 28 March 2004, 17:33

Use a hexagon(allen key type) socket, as the bolt is tight.
Always tap the socket in with a hammer.