Rear Brake Pad Replacement

[JDF]

Hi All,

 

I need to do the rear brake pads on our MK1 Galaxy this weekend.

I have done the front before (& written a How 2 Guide on here), but have never done the rear on the Galaxy.

I have a few questions for those in the know.....

 

1) Do you have to use a wind back tool or has anyone used something else?

 

2) Once the job is complete, is there a specific procedure to get the pads to bed-in e.g. operate the handbrake X number of times or reverse the car and apply brakes etc?

 

3) Any other useful tip that I should know that will help?

 

Cheers for you help in advance, if I manage to get it done, I will write How 2 Guide as I didn't see one !!!

J.

[bigdaddy]

Wind back tool is recommended, but I have heard people using long nose pliers,

 

Bed the pads in by normal driving, but with gentle braking for the first 200 miles,

 

No hints or tips, its straight forward enough, which you will see when you change them.

 

 

:rolleyes:

[familyman]

You can use mole grips to wind back the pistons as long as you are VERY carefull not to damage the rubber seals ,while you're down there, lubricate the handbrake mechanism on the top of the caliper , it's suprising how much it can improve the handbrake action .

[mattfinish]

How to guide for rear brake pads here

[Rusty Nail]

Hi JDF

 

I made a wind back tool for my MkII as the usual clamps etc wern't man enough as the piston was a little sticky.

 

As usual I didn't realise I needed anything until it was all stripped down and past the point of sensible re-assembly to enable me to drive to a garage or dealers to buy one. If in any doubt, get one or make one before hand.

 

Good luck