8v rear discs

[nikkyboy]

Its bank holiday and time to catch up on some of those things I've been meaning to do for ages. :embarassed:

One of them was gonna be replacing the my rear brake discs and pads.   The haynes and the bently manual say you should replace the self locking caliper bolts. Where can I get these from? There's a GSF and Eurocarparts nearby me.


Also, this guide for mk3s http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/rearbrakes/index.htm says use a caliper retractor tool for resetting the piston....don't really want to buy one if I can help it.  What method do you guys use?

[golf8v]

the bolts should come with the pads!! if you dont have corret tool use a G clamp to apply pressure to piston then wind the piston in clockways using waterpump pliers. if you can carefully pull seal from piston and spray wd40  behind it this will allow it to wind in easy

[DarnPB]

You should use new bolts, as they come with the blue adhesive around the threads. But I generally use stud lock, or thread lock if I do not have replacement bolts. Its a loktite product, but I can't remember the product number. I think its 472, but not sure.
If you use thread lock, then make sure the threads are absolutly cleaned off old stuff and rust free. Also degrease the threads as thread lock is anerobic, ie, it does not need air to go off, so if there is anything else around, the bond may be affected.

[nikkyboy]

Just had another look in the box and they're in there!....teach me to look harder next time eh?

Thanks for your help.