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Offline Primus84

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Rear brake pads
« on: 29 March 2010, 12:53 »
Hi, at some point over the Easter break I need to replace my rear pads (got an advisory on my recent MOT).

Just wondered, I've heard from a mate they're a bit awkward but as far as I understand it's just wheel off, unbolt the caliper, pull out the spent pads, use the special tool to push the piston in and put the new pads in then everything back together. Is there more to it than this or have I got it right?

If so I'll do it myself, but I'm just wondering where the cheapest place to get the pads will be (I'm not interested in anything fancy just standard OEM pads).

Thanks!
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Offline FamilyDub

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Re: Rear brake pads
« Reply #1 on: 29 March 2010, 13:40 »

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_2006/p/Car-Parts/Brakes/Brake-Friction/Brake-Pads

Pagid are OEM, I believe.

Nicked the link Hurdy posted last week!  :tongue:  :laugh:
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Offline Primus84

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Re: Rear brake pads
« Reply #2 on: 29 March 2010, 17:59 »
Anyone able to comment on the complexity (or lack of) of replacing the rear pads?
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: Rear brake pads
« Reply #3 on: 29 March 2010, 20:36 »
Quote from: Primus84 on 29 March 2010, 17:59
Anyone able to comment on the complexity (or lack of) of replacing the rear pads?

It's an easy job. Just like you described :smiley:

15 min job per side once the wheel is off :cool:

I'm assuming the special tool you are referring to is the twist one?
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Offline Primus84

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Re: Rear brake pads
« Reply #4 on: 29 March 2010, 21:12 »
Yeah, you turn it to push the piston backwards.
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: Rear brake pads
« Reply #5 on: 30 March 2010, 01:31 »
Quote from: Primus84 on 29 March 2010, 21:12
Yeah, you turn it to push the piston backwards.

You shouldn't have any worries then :smiley:
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