How to replace rear brake pads and discs VW Golf Mk4, Audi A3
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- čas přidán 4. 04. 2016
- Very detailed video, explaining rear brake pads and discs (rotors) on Volkswagen Golf Mark IV.
Here's the link to job description with images, also available in printable format:
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This chap is amazing, managed to do the job in the video with ease, no previous experience - thank you
Thanks, James :) Cars are not so complicated once you get on them..
Well explained in a simple and comprehensible way so that this job can be done by those with very little experience. Great video.
Changing brake pads is not a rocket science 😊
Whole point of WheelsAndMotors is to get people confidence
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I live in a rural town with no mechanic in sight. You are saving my livelihood everyday. Thank you.
You're very welcome 👍 I'll keep doing my best.
After seeing this video I bought a kit from VW , contains both rear discs, pads, new bolts and springs for £84.00. The new discs in this kit don’t need cleaning they are covered with a silver coloured paint that the pads will wear through.
I purchased the same rear brake compressor tool kit shown in this video in the red box from amazon for £15.00. No instructions with this kit.
I used the RH piston compressor tool and turned clockwise for both calliper pistons.
You must release the handbrake before trying pulling the calliper off! I tried to remove the calliper with the handbrake on and fortunately realised that it wouldn’t come off because I had left the handbrake on. ;)
When I finish and tried to put the handbrake on again and I found that it came way higher than normal and did not work. However I started the car and pressed the foot brake a couple of times and then the handbrake functioned normally.
Thanks for this video it inspired me to change the discs myself!
i have a 2003 gti I purchased from a fella that obviously thinks zero maintenance is the best way to succeed in life...……. anyhow thank you so much for all your video's as I feel im saving this car from an abusive old owner and pray to the good lord it will be the car that a gti should be, I am learning lots and getting plenty satisfaction with how the repairs are going, without your help I would be in a world of hell! thank you so much for taking the time making great videos!!
Thanks John 👍
Hope your GTI will see better life now.
Sir, you are a gentleman, thank so much for such a detailed video, I have just bought a 2003 audi a3 1.9tdi & the rear brakes are worn out & back plates have rusted away. Thank you once again, I will be looking at more of your videos.
You're very welcome :)
It's several years since I last did this job so wanted to check it was as I remembered before I started. It was, so as I have the right tools I can get my bits ordered now before dismantling. Thanks for an excellent video.
Ian, you're very welcome 👍
So you've done a dozen pad replacements in your time, you're half-way through looking at an Octavia's and realise it's more German than any car you've ever dealt with before. So you call-up ol' trusty CZcams for some insight and sure enough, a Golf is close enough to get you up-to-speed real quick. First time I ever needed to use a turn-back tool!
Thanks for the guidance when I was knee-deep and without a clue in the rear arch!
You're welcome :)
Excellent. Just what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing!
Very thorough and informative video. Excellent instruction. I wish I had watched it before I started the job, but now I know how to complete the job. Many thanks.
Thanks Chris :)
Great comprehensive presentation.When I recently replaced all my VW Mk 4 brake discs I found the locating screws too tight to turn but I used a hammer driver In reverse and all came free very easily
Thank you :) I think, I should get power tools at some point...
Thank you for a very clear and very thorough explanation! This is the best tutorial I've seen 👍🏻
Thanks :)
Very clear and useful video, I will be doing this job on a colleague's car soon.
And that is a good use for a can of "Emissions Tax" too !!
I use either a metal hook or bungee cord to hang the caliper from the suspension spring.
Thanks for posting! 👍
Thanks, Andy - glad if it helps :)
I'm tackling pads and discs all round on a mk4 golf for a friend soon. Thought I'd just check it was the same procedure as my Audi a4 b7 which it is exact same. Thank you for the video.
You'r welcome. It's good that VAG has similar brakes across most cars - easy to get parts and easy maintenance.
you are a star mate..everything in detail..very helpful.
Thanks
You're very welcome :) Glad if it helps..
Getting ready to do the brakes on my 01 Beetle TDI. Thanks for the video!
You're very welcome Greg 👍
Nice video. Haven’t done the rear brakes on the 2002 Golf since we bought it 4 yrs. ago. I suggest as someone else commented to take out the slide pins off the bracket and put fresh grease to ensure even pressure on the pads. I’ve had a few cars with uneven wear on the pads that was caused by a seized slide pin.
Yes, but please don't use copper grease. I have seen caliper bracket with stuck pins, as grease wears out bits copper cause trouble.
@@wawayltd Silicone grease would be better, correct? Which would you recommend?
Any that is temperature resistant.
Thanks for the terrific explanation! I’m much more confident in starting the rear brakes on my first vw.
You're welcome! Brakes are easy 👍
Your diligence and good knowlege really amazes me. Keep on mate! Thumbs up.
Thanks Cesar :)
Great video. Doesn't look difficult at all. thanks for sharing.
You're welcome :)
Excellent video, very clear and easy to understand description. Thank you!
Thanks Rob 😊👍
Thanks for taking the time! What a nice guy!
You're very welcome :) There will be more.
Superb explanation . I like this guy he is a decent bloke and almost seems to know what you are thinking . You are a great man .. THANKYOU .
Thanks Karl 😊👍
Thanks all done and it sailed through its MOT .. keep up the good work mate.
Thanks Dave! Glad if it helps! :)
Excellent video, thanks for going into the important details such as torques and removal of fluid reservoir cap. Doing these on my Octavia this week which I believe are identical.
You're very welcome 👍
Thanks a million. This was very thorough! Just what I was looking for.
You're very welcome Mike :)
Good video,
But you missed to service ,check support bolts in rubber muff, they have to be lubricated well.
The bolts are different too.one is thicker than other one.
Just like an advice .
Regards from Bulgaria :)
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind next time 👍
Fantastic tutorial. Saved myself a few quid.
Thank you.
You're welcome 👍
Excellent video, very well done. doing my brakes this weekend, front and back, i reckon this shows all i need to know.
Thank you :)
Thanks for taking the time with so much detail. Great video
You're welcome David 👍
Brilliant video, helped me sort my rear brakes on my New Beetle which has the same brakes as the mk4. Thank you!!!
You're welcome Adam 👍
Very good detailed video. Thanks for taking the time. Well done.
You're welcome :)
Thank you for this excellent video. The caliper rewind tool looks like the 'Laser 1314 Brake Caliper Piston Re-wind Tool'. Much cheaper tools are available but this is not too dear and looks like good quality that should last a few years.
Thanks! Yeah there's big variety of tools - Internet is full of them.
Best explained video i've seen by far! Thanks!
You're welcome 👍
Awesome video, thanks a lot for your work!
Thank you :) There will be more..
Fantastic video for novices like me, thanks mate 👍🏼
Thanks Stephen 😊👍
Always brilliant videos from this chap. The best in his class
Thanks Nigel! 👍
How are you? Long time no see!
@@wawayltd I have lost your number, mine is 07970 268819. I used your excellent video to help me change all discs and pads on my MK4 Golf.
@@nigelbanks3738 Yep, that's the number I have in my phone..
Thanks for nice comment by the way 😊👍
During last few months, I keep thinking - need to ring/text Nigel, ask how he's doing... but never did... Probably tomorrow 😏
V, I lost my phone so please text me. Thanks
Excellent video: detailed with calm professional know-how which takes the fear out of doing it yourself and saving £££££s
Thanks Rod :)
Really well done video Thanks a lot. Should have watched this first. We thought we'd have to take those Allen bolts out. they were really stuck , took us all afternoon to get them off! :-)
You're welcome 👍 So many times I get stuck, but it's going away with the magical power of video editing 😁
yeah i remember how much trouble i had with pushing in the calaper piston after replacing rear subframe. only reason i got the tool for pushing in pistons because of how painful that experience was
Really good video man, cheers 👍
Thanks Barry 👍
Cracking video and well explained!
Thank you :)
Thank you, it is a clear cut explanation.
Thanks Mehdi 😊
This video was very helpful, thank you!!!
You're welcome 👍
Nice viedo, just the info i need to change my rear brakes. and thanks for using a tripod!!!!
You're very welcome Miguel :) Glad if it helps..
Thank you ,your Video helped me out ,works also for Polo, thank you sir
You're very welcome :)
Clear, and informative. Thank you.
You're welcome 👍
Thanks for the video wow didnt even need to change the pads!!
You're welcome :)
nice video, peter from the netherlands
Erg bedankt! :)
Just finished feels great
Oh yes 😊
This was very helpful! Thank you
You're very welcome, Jani 👍
Very helpful video. Thank you.
Thanks John :)
Good Job buddy. You helped me out big time!!
You're very welcome Remmy 👍
Super, well done for the presentation...
Thanks :)
Excellent video
Thanks 😊
Nice video, thank You, helped me :)
You're welcome :)
I appriciate it!!!
God bless you,bro!
You're welcome!
Great video and commentary thank you
Glad if it helps 👍
Excellent Video! Thank you!
You're welcome 😊
Best video !! Thanks man !!
Thanks Jose 😊
Very informative video ❤
Thanks 😊
Thank you so much, find it so helpful.
You're welcome 👍
Very informative vid thanks for sharing
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Thanks this video is really helpful 👌
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Brilliant video. Thanks
You're welcome ;)
Who dislikes this ? This was an amazing video
Thanks 😊.. don't know, maybe some mechanics?
Thank You for saving me a lot of money lad ✌
You're very welcome Aaaron, Happy New Year :)
WheelsAndMotors Happy New Year to you
Thnaks, it is a good work and genious explanation
Thanks Mehdi 😎👍
Great video Thankyou!
You're welcome, Jord :)
Hi,very helpful,thanks
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Great video thankyou👍
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Thanks very much very helpful video, has helped me so so much. Top Man.
Thanks Andrew :)
Really usefull. Thanks a lot!
You're welcome Andrew :) Glad if it helps..
Excellent video....
Thanks :) I'll try to make more of these about that car.
Nicely done
Thanks Joseph 👍
Very helpful many thanks
You're very welcome Paul 👍
Thank you very much for the video
You're welcome Mr Vox 😉
brilliant video. thankyou.
Thanks Stuart 😊👍
Take the screwdriver first and push on the inner pad into the piston back into caliper first. It’ll be a lot easier to remove caliper.
Great video thanks so much
You're very welcome 👍
Thanks for uploading .. i did manage to snap one of my brake lines though .. is it easy to fit a new one ??
I had to replace brake line on VW Passat once. They supposed to be easy - bolt off, bolt on.. I mean nut ;) Just fit the new one same way as old. But! It's important that you bleed your brakes after that. There are plenty of videos on CZcams that show you how to bleed brakes.
yes mate it helped a lot I opend it all after watching your video but the problem still exist..right side wheel is very heavy when handbrake is off..I pushed the cylinder in after opening but brake shoes are still rubbing with disc on right side when moving the car..hand brake cable is okay I dont know if I have to change the caliper..?
Normally brake pads are rubbing brake disc little bit anyway, but it shouldn't be too heavy.. I don't know what to suggest. Maybe take advice from some local mechanic - he can try it and say how bad it is.
+WheelsAndMotors thanks mate..will give it a go by changing the caliper from breakers yard as people say they do get sieze over time.
Just one question.
In the cars with ABS braking system, i was led to believe when pressing the piston of caliper, oil does not go back to the reservoir because of the non-return valves in between caliper & Reservoir.
In that case, we may have to bleed while pressing the piston.
What are your thoughts?
I have experienced few times when I press pistons - brake fluid reservoir was overflown. Check this video:
czcams.com/video/lBzEk72sMr0/video.html
Hi ,,, great vid. :)
Have a Audi A3 2006, need to exchange the back brake disks (and surely pads)
Does this video apply to my model?
Do the pistons need to be screwed at push back,.... or just pushed?
Thanks, man !
With non-electronic parking brake they need to be pushed and screwed, that's the way you rewind parking brake.
Good video mate just one question, is there a certain distance the break piston needs to go back or can it go too far back or doesn't matter?
Push it all the way it goes. It can't go too far. When you put new pads it will come out as much as needed.
Cheers mate 👍
You're welcome :)
I couldn't get the piston in. Just like 15 years ago. Back then I used Harbor Freight tool, couldn't get the piston in. Went to a mechanic who used my parts. He showed me his SPS tool. I found his tool online and purchased it. Now - present day, I couldn't work the SPS tool. I got the piston in a little bit, maybe half of what is needed. So I put everything back together, and will be going to a mechanic to finish the job.
Sorry Howard, must be some tough piston. I never had a problem and didn't have to use specific brand of tool..
Very useful explanation. Great presentation. However am not able to take out the rotors. Seem to be stuck. Any idea how to get them out?
Thank you :) Give them little whack with the hammer. Same as wheels that hasn't been changed for a while - rotors can get a bit of rust underneath and get stuck.
Thank you, can you please do top pack gasket change on an audi a3
You're welcome :) However at the moment, I don't have any time even for this Golf. Whenever I'll get Audi A3 - definitely make a video about top pack gasket.
Great video, I am gonna change a full set of discs on my octy, with the same wilko screwdriver. Btw. Who dislikes this?
Thanks Mr Trucker 👍Hope it helps. Yeah, people are funny with their dislikes 😁 Perhaps someone gets offended by watching brakes changed. Maybe dealerships that lose business 😉
awesome video,,thaanks,, Pleas Send me a link about the cream you used on.
Do you mean copper grease? It sold in any parts shop, or eBay:
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338022028&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l2632.R2.TR9.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcopper%2Bgrease.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dcopper%2Bgrease%26_sacat%3D179487
1:50 don't ever use an open end wrench to break a bolt loose. It may slip and damage the bolt.
Thanks 👍
On one side my piston would not push back. Eventually I found that it would only return if the bleed screw was undone ( even with the brake line disconnected ). I assume this indicates a fault within the caliper, a one way blockage of some description?
I agree that there is a problem. Brake fluid must flow easy through the line.
So any side we can wind postons back clock wise? Please confirm. Thanks I have an Audi A4 1.9tdi 2003 year
On your Audi - it would be same as this VW. Both calipers need to be turned clockwise and pushed. Some cars might have different brakes where you push in and turn anti-clockwise, that's why my brake rewinding tool kit has 2 tools with clockwise thread and anticlockwise... Anyway, long story short - YES in your Audi both sides should be pushed and turned clockwise.
WheelsAndMotors thank you brother. Bless
Thank very helpful
You're welcome 👍
@@wawayltd
I did the job as you showed in the video and saved my self a lot of money.
Thank again.
what Type of screwdriver do you use that attaches like that to the ratchet? Greetings from the US! :)
lol it was just a crosshead phillips
Grazie per i tuoi video molto utili..tu sapresti che errore è questo B10A915 problemi al clima touran 1.6tdi grazie
Grazie :) No, non lo so - cerchi di cercare forum in internet ..
If I am just doing rear pads, and open the brake fluid reservoir to push the piston back in place, will I need to bleed the brakes or do I just close the brake fluid res back up?
No. In that case - you don't need to bleed brake system, because if you open only brake fluid reservoir air don't get into system... Unless you have your car upside down 😉
...or if it's empty...
@@wawayltd Thanks for the reply and info. I will check brake fluid level before doing the rear pads. I have never done brakes but I have a 2000 Golf and watching this video makes it seem awfully simple so I'm pretty confident I can replace the pads myself. If I had to bleed the brakes, I wasn't going to do the job alone.
@@alextothehbro After you do it couple times - you'll see that it's not a big deal at all. It's like changing socks 😏
will you be able to push the pistion back with a set of pliers?
Problem with rear caliper pistons - you need to push and turn at the same time. If you have strong hands, you can try..
That’s heaps for the quick and informative reply. You’re a a legend!
Cracked rear shocker bush mount there
Thanks for pointing out 👍
@@wawayltd think it might be the light on it, looks like the weld has cracked.
See how you go :)
That car is so far back in history... This video is the only evidence 😁