Rear Disc & Pad Replacement Info

[Audiman]

Does anyone know whether I need to 'press in' the wheel bearing if I were to replace my rear discs?

I have a 2003 Zetec TDI.

The Fraud garage want

[NikpV]

easy job - get a brake rewind tool though (looks like ...)- loosen bleed nipple as you push back to stop any crap being forced back into the abs system (according to TIS not strictly needed

[NikpV]

ah here is a step by step guide based on the alhambra

[Audiman]

Thanks Nikpv,

 

To change rear pads, this is straight forward.

I want to change my rear discs - what I really want to find out "do I need to press the bearings into the hubs/disc housing etc"

[NikpV]

no you dont - simple countersunk allen key bolt removes disc with calipers off (same as front - picture of front here

 

 

 

thanks to lim for the picture

Edited June 2, 2008 by NikpV

[Audiman]

Thanks again Nikpv.

 

You're correct the back discs don't need bearing removing....phew, that'II make my life a great deal easier.

 

Before I read your reply - I went to Halfords and checked the Haynes manual for MK1 (I assumed it's the same for MK2) - no need to remove bearings.

 

Doublechecked with engineer at the Fraud garage - He confirmed no need to remove bearings.........Whoppeeeee!

 

My Gals going to Ford on Thursday to get the Timing belt done...........STILL GOING TO GET A BIG BILL ANYWAY.

 

Thanks for your help

[gregers]

Before I read your reply - I went to Halfords and checked the Haynes manual for MK1 (I assumed it's the same for MK2) - no need to remove bearings.

 

there isnt a Haynes Manuel for the mk2 hence you get a great forum like this one ;) :D