Replacing brake discs on mk5 Golf

[Pints]

I'm going to have a go at replacing the pads and discs on my TDI. Short of rushing out and buying a Hayes manual , can anyone advise what tools I'll need and what I should be aware/wary of?

I mean, how hard can it be?!

Cheers
Pints

Advisory: I'm a spanner when it comes to using one, so let's keep this simple.

[DPX]

I think its a 7mm key for the front + I think torx for disc screw and for the rear you will need the retractor do not try to push the pistons in any other way .

[Cupramax]

Pints said:

Advisory: I'm a spanner when it comes to using one, so let's keep this simple.

That alone tells me you shouldn't even be attempting to work on your brakes... There is however a good "how to" here...

http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/5

[Pints]

Cupramax said:

Pints said:

Advisory: I'm a spanner when it comes to using one, so let's keep this simple.

That alone tells me you shouldn't even be attempting to work on your brakes... There is however a good "how to" here...

http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/5

Cheers for the link. I should add that Old Man Pints will be along to show me the error of my ways. As a technician or engineer or something, he's far more astute and knowledgeable in such matters than moi.

P.S. I know how to use a hammer.

[Martin_Bpool]

Just finished replacing my Disks/Pads all round on my Jetta TDI (140)

The fronts were easy enough, but the rears were a bit of a pain.

It is a Torx for the Disc screws, Using a G-clamp helps push the pads into the caliper on the front (as per that guide posted above) and I'd agree that using a piston retractor certainly helps with the rears (borrowed mine from an Audi Technician)

The hardest part was getting the caliper carrier's off on the rear so that the disks could be replaced. (Step 7 on the guide) We got a 14mm splined 1/2" socket bit, but there was hardly any room to move the bar because of the suspension. We had to put the bar facing down and push it the one or two clicks it would move on the ratchet with our feet.

Edited by Martin_Bpool on Thursday 21st January 14:46

Edited by Martin_Bpool on Thursday 21st January 18:23