Replacing rear brake pads

[-Neil- 0]

is it simple, ie, undo bolts, push piston back, put new ones in, grease little, the re-fit? or anything else i need to do, should know?

[Purple Tom 0]

You'll need a piston wind-in tool, they're about £15 from Halfords. Other than that it's pretty straightforward, would be worth giving the slider pins a re-grease while you're at it.

 

HTH

 

Tom

[-Neil- 0]

i really cant afford wind in tool, can it work with G-clamp and some other tools, how does the piston actually retract into the carrier?

[8vMatt 1]

BUY THE WIND IN TOOL!!!!

 

My brother and I got the piston back in with grips and a big screwdriver, what a pain in the ass that was. Took ages, swearing and blood involved.

 

If you can't afford to spend £15 on your car, you own the wrong car. Always wanting attention and gifts lavished on them (no wonder people refer to them as a 'her' :norty: )

 

Seriously it will save you grief mate to buy it.

[Purple Tom 0]

The piston needs to be turned because of the way the self-adjusting handbrake mechanism works. The piston fits on an internal thread and that's the reason for needing the tool to do it properly. I believe it is possible to do it by using a combination of g-clamps and water pump pliers but I've never tried it and I can imagine it being a right PITA to do. Is there anyone local who can help you out?

[-Neil- 0]

Good idea, ill see if anyone is local to help or who might have the tool. Sounds like its something ill need to do the job.

[-Neil- 0]

anyone know how much rear brake pads normally are?

[lilfuzzer 1]

you could use a grinder key to rewind but easier with proper tool

[-Neil- 0]

ah a grinder key, i know what you mean! ill have a look, one of my mates might have the tool or a local garage if i get stuck.

[Jim 2]

Rear pads are pretty cheap.. they list Pagid ones at GSF for £15.60+VAT!

[-Neil- 0]

are they an expensive type from gsf?

[Supercharged 2]

Pagid are fine but VW ones are not much more than that...

 

As Mat says - the windback tool is needed.

[jpowell79 0]

I need to get this done myself. Can anyone confirm this tool will do the trick as it doesn't specify VW, but looks like it should do most cars:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-NEW-BRAKE-CALIPER-PISTON-REWIND-WIND-BACK-TOOL-KIT-22-34-PIECES-SET-/380475080512?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item589614ff40

[VW_OwneR_85 2]

I need to get this done myself. Can anyone confirm this tool will do the trick as it doesn't specify VW, but looks like it should do most cars:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-NEW-BRAKE-CALIPER-PISTON-REWIND-WIND-BACK-TOOL-KIT-22-34-PIECES-SET-/380475080512?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item589614ff40

 

lol in the description further down it does say corrado ;)

[Critical_Mass 10]

£16 for multi fit attachments... good price if the quality is there.

[davidwort 0]

these ones fit the vw calipers perfectly:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-1314-Caliper-Piston-Re-wind/dp/B002V72SHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360076062&sr=8-1

[seanl82 23]

I used a set of right angled circlip pliers. Turn with one hand, push with the other. Worked a treat!

[davidwort 0]

I used a set of right angled circlip pliers. Turn with one hand, push with the other. Worked a treat!

If they are free, but you'll have a job if the pads and disks are worn right down and old, less chance of damaging the rubber seal too with a wind back tool