handbrake adjustment pointers pls.. (aka this weeks f'in problem)

[AudiA8Quattro]

There is a very good how to for installing the bearings and changing the rear discs and pads on my site.
Its on a mk2 gti 16v, but mk3 16v/vr6 is exactly the same.

[Overseer]

ah cool just found ya guide.. printing

[AudiA8Quattro]

Its not too difficult a job, if you have the right tools.
Its just those allen key bolts that hold on the carrier 

[Overseer]

yeah i got someone lined up to do it already.. had just been stalling it over the winter
because of the weather.. getting my old man to call his mate tonight 

[jte]

I watched a mate change another mates rear discs and bearings ( i was on tea duty )

I am right in thinking that the abs ring fits onto the disc?  I seem to remember some very careful removal of the abs ring to ensure it stayed in shape.

And a definately remember some carrier bolt wrestling and some very bad languange!

[Overseer]

not sure.. we've already had one side off and had a look as we wanted to make sure we had the right pads

[Overseer]

hmm.. its been "good as gold" on the way home from work.. it was just a bit flakey yesterday.. and this morning....

will still get pads/discs sorted ASAP

[AudiA8Quattro]

Yes the ABS rotor fits on the back of the disc.
I changed them for new.

[diagnosis-dub]

Don't forget to use a maximum of 3 clicks to lock up as your guide when adjusting the handbrake

[Overseer]

i'm pretty sure the rear wheel bearings on the offside (drivers side) are gone.. i noticed a clunk when i got out of the car the other night.. and rocknig the car made it happen.. then it stopped... this morning while turning right out of my street it did it again.. sure sign right?

had already arranged for the new discs/pads to be fitted on sunday morning.. i'm gonna go next door in a bit (to VW dealership) and get a pair of rear bearings to go on at the same time