Hello guys, i am currently trying to restore my vrs 01

to its former glory , its a little beaten up :(

One of the remaining problem is that i need to change both rear

brake discs and pads and im hoping to be able to skip out on the

work shop cost on this problem.

Now i have the spare parts to replace it but i was hoping that i could

do it myself, does anyone hafe idotproof guide to change it, it cant be

that hard, right :\

With regard Illugi, proud owner of mk1 vrs 01

ps. i hope that my writing english is readable

Have you ever changed disc brake pads before? If so, the only "gotcha" is that you need a proper caliper windback tool because the Octy uses the rear discs for the handbrake function, so the pistons don't just push back into the calipers.

Your English is very good; my only note would be that the personal pronoun "i" should be the upper case "I". (Mods please note; I only said this because I thought the guy would appreciate knowing)

Have you ever changed disc brake pads before? If so, the only "gotcha" is that you need a proper caliper windback tool because the Octy uses the rear discs for the handbrake function, so the pistons don't just push back into the calipers.

Your English is very good; my only note would be that the personal pronoun "i" should be the upper case "I". (Mods please note; I only said this because I thought the guy would appreciate knowing)

Thanks "I" will keep that in mind

I have decided to hand this problem over to a more experienced friend.

Then i will observe closely and learn how to.

But thanks anyway

Have you ever changed disc brake pads before? If so, the only "gotcha" is that you need a proper caliper windback tool because the Octy uses the rear discs for the handbrake function, so the pistons don't just push back into the calipers.

Your English is very good; my only note would be that the personal pronoun "i" should be the upper case "I". (Mods please note; I only said this because I thought the guy would appreciate knowing)

anyone know if the Elegance 1.8t needs the same windback tool?

Any particular type, or a link please?

anyone know if the Elegance 1.8t needs the same windback tool?

Any particular type, or a link please?

Same tool will be required. An old thread pop up about this a few days ago.... I'll see if I can find a link.

Link to earlier discussion about suitable windback tools:

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/202367-rear-brake-windback-tool/

Link to earlier discussion about suitable windback tools:

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/202367-rear-brake-windback-tool/

Many thanks for that, Top Man!

and to save anyone the hassle of reading any more than necessary, you need this,universally agreed as the best tool of it's type for the job

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-Brake-Caliper-Piston-Re-wind/dp/B002V72SHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314127288&sr=8-1

I bought one, not used it yet, but annoyingly I didn't even think of looking on Amazon, where it's under £15....I paid £18 for one off ebay, pah

Edited 23 August, 201114 yr by Jonathan_1.8T

Jonathan

Where are you based? I have one you can borrow if you happen to be local (ish)

Scratch that, just saw you've bought one

Martin