Great set of forums (I'm new to the site).

I wonder if anyone can help with a query I have.

I am about to change the rear discs and brake pads on my Octavia vRS (2002). I haven't started the job yet (and no workshop manual to date) but I assume the pistions in the callipers have threaded inserts to accomodate for brake pad wear to keep the handbrake automatically adjusted?

What type/direction of thread is used? Is it the same thread on the left and right hand sides or does one side use a conventional right hand thread (clockwise to tighten) and one a left handed thread?

Any useful tips for making the job as easy/painless as possible?

Many Thanks

You will need a suitable brake wind back tool. Sealey do the set below which caters for most if not all European cars, but you can buy a tool for the VAG range of cars for a fraction of the price of that set. Some Halfords may stock the tool you need. The calipers retract by rotating them in a clockwise direction.

I'm just about to start the same job on a 2003 Elegance (130bhp), so many thanks from me also!!

A tip sometimes usefull, you dont need to unbolt the carriers even if your changing the disc. One the caliper is off the disc will slide out.

So you need a 13mm and 15mm spanner and the wind back tool as your base tools.

take off the reservoir cap while winding them back.