Changing Brakes.

[The_Stig]

Has any one changed there rotors and pads on there gti by themself before? i plan on doing mine tomorrow just hoping im not about to get myself into trouble, will it be possible with out an impact gun?

[stefan]

Re: Changing Brakes.

what year is your car again? at any rate, no impact gun needed... You may need a tool to compress the rear calipers. I find the free rental fromm partsource to be the best bet.

[The_Stig]

Re: Changing Brakes.

Its a 2002. You dont think ill need impact gun? will a c clam not work for the calipers?

[stefan]

Re: Changing Brakes.

no.. no c-clamp! they have to be turned as they are compressed (well, the rear ones do) its part of the auto tensioner for the e-brake. You will damage it if you force it in with a c-clamp. I did all 4 rotors and pads to match no problem on my TDI with no impact gun.

[stefan]

Re: Changing Brakes.

there is a little cube tool you can pick up cheap too from cdn. tire, but honestly, the 'proper' tool (that it too expensive to buy for a one shot deal, so free rental is the way to go) is pretty slick. Works for the fronts to, and is less awkward then a clamp.

[The_Stig]

Re: Changing Brakes.

So i can buy this tool at cnd tire? and it works for the front and back? where can i get the rental from?

[stefan]

Re: Changing Brakes.

i rented the one I used from partsource. they charge you full price, but refund full price when you bring it back. I think its about a 130$ tool to buy. The cdn. tire one is not the greatest. it costs about 5-10$ and is a little more awkward. I'd sent you the link to some pics, but my computer is farked and running in 640x480 with like 3 colours right now. Maybe I can find some when I get this fixed.

[The_Stig]

Re: Changing Brakes.

That would be great thanks for the help. is there name for this tool when i ask for it at partsource?

[stefan]

Re: Changing Brakes.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true

http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true

I cant really make out the images, lol, but I am pretty sure these are the tools. The top one (expensive one) is the gooder that partsource will rent you (brand may be a little different), and the bottom one is the one you can buy at canadian tire (and probably can buy at partsource too). The expensive one works super easy on front and back.

[The_Stig]

Re: Changing Brakes.

Links just went to the home page?

[stefan]

Re: Changing Brakes.

sorry, they work here. i think the canadian tire page defaults to the home page if you dont have the 'remember my language' choice picked when it asks for french/english. anyhow, search brake tools, or:

first is cheap one, second is the set you can rent from partsource

**by the way, the cheaper 'cube' just goes on a ratchet and you twist and push by hand.

[The_Stig]

Re: Changing Brakes.

Oh perfect dude. i will call parts sorce and see if they have one i can borrow. thanks again for your help. you dident have any trouble with stuck bolts or anything? or just good old wd40?

[stefan]

Re: Changing Brakes.

i didnt have any problems, so I hope you dont either. Other then the brake tool, i just had to replenish some of my metric wrenches that had walked away over time.

[The_Stig]

Re: Changing Brakes.

Aw thats cool. Wel im excited to put the new brembo rotors on so hopefull i wont have problems. ill let you know how it goes!

[Khyron]

Re: Changing Brakes.

I haven't had to do my brakes yet (80K, still lots of pad) but I've played with other cars. How do you get the rotors off anyway? I assume the pads come out, you raise the caliper then pull it off, then ???

Khyron