Brake discs

[Blue MK2]

thats a good tip 8916

[Gozza]

Well yep, i thought that was obvious! also clean and grease the caliper carrier and the back of the brake pads.

Only obvious if you have done it before, but thats the point he hasn't  

[golfvr6]

Always clean up all parts when dismantling  

[Helios_Blue_Valver]

Always clean up all parts when dismantling  

Thats what I was taught makes it easier to inspect parts for damage and more fun to put together. I made a parts washing bin from a 5 gallon bucket with a lid to clean bits in. works great and cheaper and takes up less room then a parts washer.

[BSJ]

I've just fitted new discs and pads today.  Took about 1 1/2hrs start to finish.  As mentioned before the cross head screws on the front discs can be a bit of a headache, but don't worry they will give you new ones in the box. The caliper slider bolts can be a challenge too.  As for the back, these are not to bad just take your time and think what your doing.  New bearings are not fitted by VW garages unless they are shot.  Watch when you are refitting the hub not to damage the inner hub seal.  Good luck and if you go ahead give yourself plenty of time.  Also take 8916vGti's advice on the points he brought up.

BSJ

[JezGTI]

Thanks again guys, I think I'll have a go at the fronts first and see how I get on.  I have a Haynes manual, so hopefully that'll help too.  Blue, you said ?45 each for vented discs, is this each pair or each disc?

[Blue MK2]

GSF prices...

Vented disks from ?12.95 each

While you are here its probably worth changing your pads for some green/red stuff road pads.

hope that helps Jez

[Gambit]

you should have coated the cross head screw in copper slip, this will prevent it from seizing next time

or do what i did & dont put the screw on at all

[JezGTI]

Thanks again, will have a go next weekend.

[golfvr6]

 New bearings are not fitted by VW garages unless they are shot.  Watch when you are refitting the hub not to damage the inner hub seal.

BSJ

New bearings are not essential if not worn, however you cannot interchange the shells and bearings. If you want to keep the original bearings then you will have to drift the shells old of the old discs and fit them to the new ones. This is pointless as new bearing kits are as cheap as chips