Pepper Red Posted March 11, 2013 Report Posted March 11, 2013 Hi guysI am looking at replacing both front and rear discs and pads on my mk2 TDI as soon as the weather improves.Can any one reccomend a make or advise of any problem areas in doing this job or special tools required.? Thanks in the meantime for taking the time to read this post. Quote
viperclive Posted March 11, 2013 Report Posted March 11, 2013 Just done all of mine, would suggest getting the brake wind back tool off Ebay 23 quid as you will need it for the rear discs, you can do the job in a pair of hours, make sure handbrake is fully off. Quote
Pepper Red Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Posted March 11, 2013 Just done all of mine, would suggest getting the brake wind back tool off Ebay 23 quid as you will need it for the rear discs, you can do the job in a pair of hours, make sure handbrake is fully off. Hi and thanks for this Quote
viperclive Posted March 11, 2013 Report Posted March 11, 2013 Got all parts from Ebay also and well chuffed with price and quality of components, saved a fortune! Quote
Pepper Red Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Posted March 11, 2013 Got all parts from Ebay also and well chuffed with price and quality of components, saved a fortune! Hi,could you tell me what ebay shop you got the parts fromThanks Quote
viperclive Posted March 11, 2013 Report Posted March 11, 2013 Parts2clear my rear discs n pads cost 37.95 inc postage, mines a 2.3 mk1, very fast delivery also. Clive Quote
Pepper Red Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Posted March 11, 2013 Parts2clear my rear discs n pads cost 37.95 inc postage, mines a 2.3 mk1, very fast delivery also. CliveHi CliveThanks very much for this Ray Quote
smudger Posted March 11, 2013 Report Posted March 11, 2013 i recommand a wind back tool also as dogs or grips just wreck the rubber if not careful, Quote
Pepper Red Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Posted March 12, 2013 i recommand a wind back tool also as dogs or grips just wreck the rubber if not careful, Hi and thanks Quote
pauldyson1uk Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 I am going to change my rear disc's and pad , when work permits.Can you tell me what tools are needed, dont want to be left high and dry with the wrong tools. Paul Quote
viperclive Posted June 26, 2013 Report Posted June 26, 2013 Hi, as per my previous messages the wind back tool kit from Ebay for only 23 quid is just the job, can supply no of part if you want. Quote
ghr Posted June 27, 2013 Report Posted June 27, 2013 Got mine from Halfords. £24.95 about a year or so ago. Not essential but makes the job a lot easier Quote
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