Polo TDi Sport

[macp]

My wife has a 52 plate Polo TDi sport which needs new discs & pads on the front.Im not much of a spannerman but I would like to have a go and Im wondering if I can do it myself rather than paying a mechanic.Anybody know if any special tools are needed or if its much of a job ?

[Olly]

Generally speaking with front disks/pads on VW's, you'll need a 17mm socket to remove the wheel, a 6mm (from memory, I could be wrong) allen key to remove the caliper from the hub & then a large lever to gently press the piston back into the caliper.

I've done Mk1 Golfs, Mk3 Polos & a Mk4 Golf (well, a Seat Toledo - same car)

If you need a proper guide, do a quick google.

Just be careful when pushing the piston back in that a) you push it in straight and b) keep checking your brake fluid level, as pushing the piston in, brings the level back up. The last thing you want is brake fluid all over your engine bay/bulk head !

[FoolOnTheHill]

Olly said:

Generally speaking with front disks/pads on VW's, you'll need a 17mm socket to remove the wheel, a 6mm (from memory, I could be wrong) allen key to remove the caliper from the hub & then a large lever to gently press the piston back into the caliper.

I've done Mk1 Golfs, Mk3 Polos & a Mk4 Golf (well, a Seat Toledo - same car)

If you need a proper guide, do a quick google.

Just be careful when pushing the piston back in that a) you push it in straight and b) keep checking your brake fluid level, as pushing the piston in, brings the level back up. The last thing you want is brake fluid all over your engine bay/bulk head !

Wrap an old cloth or towel around the brake fluid reservoir...

[macp]

Thanks guys I think I will have a go.

[Tame Technician]

IT a piece of P*SS. But You'll probably find its a 7mm allen hey you need.

this isnt the same car but very similar
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-fit...

[macp]

Thats excellent

Thanks man.

[Who me ?]

Just had a quick look at a Fabia manual ( Haynes) - Skoda version of Polo - don't mention allen key size ,but description very similar .