Author Topic: changing brake pads on a mk5?  (Read 3655 times)

r4vvm

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changing brake pads on a mk5?
« on: 15 November 2008, 16:48 »
anyone know how to change rear brake pads on a mk5 1.9tdi? thanks

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Re: changing brake pads on a mk5?
« Reply #1 on: 15 November 2008, 19:06 »
It's straight forward but you must have the correct tool to rotate the caliper piston whilst compressing it in.
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r4vvm

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Re: changing brake pads on a mk5?
« Reply #2 on: 15 November 2008, 20:04 »
oh ok, is there any diy threads on how to do this?

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Re: changing brake pads on a mk5?
« Reply #3 on: 15 November 2008, 20:14 »
Without traction power is nothing!