Front discs from GSF, anyone tried them?

[richandhazel]

No need to do the wheel bearing unless it is on its way out...........quite a big job as you need a hydraulic press to remove/refit it.
You'll probably need an impact driver to remove the screw that holds the disc on.........if you snap the head off don't worry as the wheel bolts are the primary method of securing the disc.........just more hassle aligning the bolt holes.

[Deefadog]

Cheers I did not realise it was such a big job

Sorry to sound dumb, but what is an impact driver?

I was planning on using a blowtouch on the stubborn bolts Should i replace the bolts? I need to get everything ready to do this

I did the wheel bearing on the rear of my old golf about 5 years ago, i don't remember it being a difficult job! just lts of grease

are the rears different?

[richandhazel]

Yeah the rears are taper bearings...........much easier. Fronts are interfearence fit straight bearings, to do it properly you really do need a press to push the bearing out.

[Deefadog]

I see thanks

So should i get new bolts for those front discs before i start hacking at them?

[richandhazel]

I see thanks

So should i get new bolts for those front discs before i start hacking at them?

What bolts do you mean? You won't need new wheel bolts. Do you mean the single countersunk screw that holds the disc on? Sorry I meant to say, an impact driver is a tool that you put the screwdriver bit in and wack with a hammer to undo the screw. Here is one:-

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=040212830

Chances are if the screw won't come out, you'll snap the head off...........don't worry about it......the screw is merely there to prevent the disc turning on the hub. You can do with out it and its a lot more hassle than its worth trying to get the broken shank out.

[Deefadog]

Thanks for the info, learn something new everyday

I'll let you know how it goes

[Gambit]

put some copper grease round the retaining screw next time you fit it, that way it wont seize

[richandhazel]

Yep, I use that stuff nearly everywhere..........saves a lot of hassle if you ever have to dismantle again

[Deefadog]

I use it also, thanks for the reminder