wow, just wow; I can't believe all of the bad techniques used in this video (I skipped around to 8 min and then stopped) and it all started with the brick and stone "jack stands". if you are looking for advice in changing/removing pads/rotors, please seek another video. I'm sad I wasted my click and now it's off to another video...
You might want to consider adding the fact that it's important to open the brake fluid reservoir cap when depressing the cylinder on the caliper and also VERY, VERY important to LUBRICATE THE GUIDE PINS and DO NOT OVERTORQUE THEM. Not a bad idea to check the boots and bushings while you're at it. Not doing so is a prime way to seize the calipers. The MK4s are notorious for encountering this problem on the rear calipers and the fronts aren't unheard of for the same...
Great video! explained with great detail and awesome camera angles! Thank you for taking the time to make a video and really help me out!! I google searched the song and downloaded it, thank you again!! I felt like I was right there.
Another way to get that screw loose, is to use a wide hammer and gently tap & turn the screw driver at the same time. This will loosen the screw & also help not to strip the screw head. I've owned 6 different VW's all the way back to MK2 and it works every time. :)
4'50'' the flex hose is damaged that way. Don't let the caliper hang only by the flex hose. Use a hook and hang the caliper to the shock absorber spring.
Video ends with the guy that refuses to install retaining clips maybe because it's too difficult. People: don't waste your time uploading tutorial videos that are absolutely wrong. And people: don't waste your time seeing this useless tutorial videos.
The 2 most annoying things when I was changing VW breakpads... The stupid clip and the stupid sensor thing. Took me forever to figure it out Gonna be changing my rear break pads soon and hopefully it's less hard. I think the only tricky part will be the piston cause I think the rear ones have to be rotated while it gets compressed. But other than, once I got the 2 hard parts done, the other side only took about 10 minutes.
Hears a tip bud see before you losen the calliper push the calliper piston back with a small pry bar until it's as back as it will go and then losen the brake calliper pins until they come out of the dust cover because when you used a screwdriver you could of wrecked threads in the pin and that's a mistake you don't want to make bud and when you take the brake calliper hub carrier off use a braker bar because the bolts can be very tight and more leaverage the better when you get the carrier off you use a impact Phillips screwdriver to help to losen the screws don't use a blow torch if you make a mistake it can be a bad one and when you use a blow torch you are heating the hub and your wheel speed sencer is bolted on to the hub and if you melt that you are fucked but you are learning and I may say well done for trying bud Iam a experienced mechanic and I have done hundreds of pads and discs dude but well done for trying dude
xboxgeak If you're an experienced mechanic with hundreds of brake jobs done, why are you watching How To videos on UA-cam? Also, this is called a period. It's what separates the end of one sentence from the beginning of the next. Magazines and books use them as well. Crazy right?
He was only offering constructive advice that is good advice. As he stated good job trying and I'm sure all went well. As others have stated about the brake lines letting them hang is a huge no no that I did get away with in the past. You don't want to end up like me 500 miles away from home with your caliper dragging cause the internal part of my brake line split causing a disaster. The 5 seconds it takes to hang it on a wire is time well spent. I'm not sure about the blow torch comment I'd like to see propane heat an assembly that large to the point of melting sensors on the back side. Impact screwdrivers are less than 10 bucks anyway and would be your best bet.
Complete bollocks, this should be removed from UA-cam,1, Don’t use a blow torch.2, Never let the calliper hang by the brake line.3, Remove cap off master cylinder before pushing piston backIf you are going to show a remove and replace pads and discs video show all the steps required.The only thing you get with rushing are “ mistakes and baby’s “
Guys, so I put new pads and discs on my Jetta but the pads seem to be way too thick. To where both pads touch the disc even with the caliper piston all the in and as a result also, the spring that goes back on the end no longer fits. Any ideas?
its a 7mm allen for the guide pins. not a T45 torx, although that would probly work. you also must have a different carrier on yours. most vdubs i work on you cant get the rotor off without removing the carrier
I have a VW MK4 GTI -99 and it's 7 mm allen for the guide pins on mine. I also cannot get the brake disc off without removeing the "carriers" or whatever they are called. But I wish I could though!
So the question is : Is a3 8l (tdi engine) the same as MK4(gti) for that procedure? When u push the piston back, does it come back by itself or after u step on pedal, or i need to do something more precisely?
haha what kinda porn are you watching?! sounds like italian job music or something. Great job on both of these vids I've seen lots of different ones and this was one of the best so far!
Brake discs and brake pads you mean.. not rotors lol. also a good idea to smear copper grease on the threads of screws and bolts and wheel nuts. It'll stop then from seizing
cant believe you let the caliper hang on the line like that. broke my heart. and probably weakens your lines.
+Corkoth55
yes, it is not such a good idea. those lines are a pain to replace...I know from experience....
wow, just wow; I can't believe all of the bad techniques used in this video (I skipped around to 8 min and then stopped) and it all started with the brick and stone "jack stands". if you are looking for advice in changing/removing pads/rotors, please seek another video. I'm sad I wasted my click and now it's off to another video...
You might want to consider adding the fact that it's important to open the brake fluid reservoir cap when depressing the cylinder on the caliper and also VERY, VERY important to LUBRICATE THE GUIDE PINS and DO NOT OVERTORQUE THEM. Not a bad idea to check the boots and bushings while you're at it. Not doing so is a prime way to seize the calipers. The MK4s are notorious for encountering this problem on the rear calipers and the fronts aren't unheard of for the same...
Kevin Sloan is there any video or thread explaining this?
This is totally the music from Kerbal Space Program!
Hey man, I recommend decreasing the volume of your music. It is far overpowering your voice. It is a bit of a distraction.
+Alex Hauck yup! still a great diy tho
Alex Hauck that’s why I couldn’t watched it. It was so Annoying. I left after a minute
Great video! explained with great detail and awesome camera angles! Thank you for taking the time to make a video and really help me out!! I google searched the song and downloaded it, thank you again!! I felt like I was right there.
Another way to get that screw loose, is to use a wide hammer and gently tap & turn the screw driver at the same time. This will loosen the screw & also help not to strip the screw head. I've owned 6 different VW's all the way back to MK2 and it works every time. :)
4'50'' the flex hose is damaged that way. Don't let the caliper hang only by the flex hose. Use a hook and hang the caliper to the shock absorber spring.
thanks,you made it look easy,cant wait to change my brakes tomarrow ,,wish me luck..
Turn your wheel next time so you don't have to reach.
The music is distracting as hell. I hate that techno drabble.
too bad your not in it you would break it
nice step by step bro thanks!
Very good videos
Video ends with the guy that refuses to install retaining clips maybe because it's too difficult. People: don't waste your time uploading tutorial videos that are absolutely wrong. And people: don't waste your time seeing this useless tutorial videos.
Why did you add the music?
The 2 most annoying things when I was changing VW breakpads... The stupid clip and the stupid sensor thing. Took me forever to figure it out
Gonna be changing my rear break pads soon and hopefully it's less hard. I think the only tricky part will be the piston cause I think the rear ones have to be rotated while it gets compressed.
But other than, once I got the 2 hard parts done, the other side only took about 10 minutes.
My rotor won't come off without the caliper stand (or whatever it's called) is taken off...
Thanks you explain that very well
Hears a tip bud see before you losen the calliper push the calliper piston back with a small pry bar until it's as back as it will go and then losen the brake calliper pins until they come out of the dust cover because when you used a screwdriver you could of wrecked threads in the pin and that's a mistake you don't want to make bud and when you take the brake calliper hub carrier off use a braker bar because the bolts can be very tight and more leaverage the better when you get the carrier off you use a impact Phillips screwdriver to help to losen the screws don't use a blow torch if you make a mistake it can be a bad one and when you use a blow torch you are heating the hub and your wheel speed sencer is bolted on to the hub and if you melt that you are fucked but you are learning and I may say well done for trying bud Iam a experienced mechanic and I have done hundreds of pads and discs dude but well done for trying dude
xboxgeak If you're an experienced mechanic with hundreds of brake jobs done, why are you watching How To videos on UA-cam? Also, this is called a period. It's what separates the end of one sentence from the beginning of the next. Magazines and books use them as well. Crazy right?
He was only offering constructive advice that is good advice. As he stated good job trying and I'm sure all went well. As others have stated about the brake lines letting them hang is a huge no no that I did get away with in the past. You don't want to end up like me 500 miles away from home with your caliper dragging cause the internal part of my brake line split causing a disaster. The 5 seconds it takes to hang it on a wire is time well spent. I'm not sure about the blow torch comment I'd like to see propane heat an assembly that large to the point of melting sensors on the back side. Impact screwdrivers are less than 10 bucks anyway and would be your best bet.
lol
loose the fucking music, dude!
Would this include passat?
Complete bollocks, this should be removed from UA-cam,1, Don’t use a blow torch.2, Never let the calliper hang by the brake line.3, Remove cap off master cylinder before pushing piston backIf you are going to show a remove and replace pads and discs video show all the steps required.The only thing you get with rushing are “ mistakes and baby’s “
So you don't need to remove the Caliper carrier?
Ditch the loud music
dude, thanks for helping people, but loose the fucking background music men!
what type of socket did you use to get those first to bolts off and do you know if that is the same size socket you would use on a 2005 gti
Guys, so I put new pads and discs on my Jetta but the pads seem to be way too thick. To where both pads touch the disc even with the caliper piston all the in and as a result also, the spring that goes back on the end no longer fits. Any ideas?
its a 7mm allen for the guide pins. not a T45 torx, although that would probly work. you also must have a different carrier on yours. most vdubs i work on you cant get the rotor off without removing the carrier
+Bert Alan might be because it,s a GTI - when i went buy the pads , they had two types bigger and smaller
+Bert Alan
on the 'basic' model golf you have a 7 mm fastener, but the GTI has a different brake design.
I have a VW MK4 GTI -99 and it's 7 mm allen for the guide pins on mine.
I also cannot get the brake disc off without removeing the "carriers" or whatever they are called. But I wish I could though!
So the question is : Is a3 8l (tdi engine) the same as MK4(gti) for that procedure? When u push the piston back, does it come back by itself or after u step on pedal, or i need to do something more precisely?
Would this be the same for a 2001 vw golf?
yes 1999-2005 says the title
There is no need for the music, In fact, it is distracting.
The music should never be louder than your voice or fadeout when you talk but its all good i found the CC
haha what kinda porn are you watching?! sounds like italian job music or something.
Great job on both of these vids I've seen lots of different ones and this was one of the best so far!
hey i appreciated the video now i have save money from going to the dealer. thanks
they wont fit because the caliper carrier is too big.
What size of your rotor ?
15 minutes of hoping that music stopped. headphones with good bass made this nightmarish lol
nice video but you should not put the music and don't let the caliper float in the air like that is not good for your brake line !
Brake discs and brake pads you mean.. not rotors lol. also a good idea to smear copper grease on the threads of screws and bolts and wheel nuts. It'll stop then from seizing
From 12'37'' to 12'54'' you can see how this guy is more able to upload videos than do the mechanic.
12 foot and 37 inches? What?
Some use a 7mm hex key, some use a star drive.
KSP soundtrack :-)
Thanks mate, short and to the point!
Nice video. Thanks
Thank you! Your video help me a lot.
"em Kay 4"
lolol. it's pronounced Mark4.
MK4 = "em kay 4"
Stefan Variyski
no
Lol okay, as you say :)
Stefan Variyski
it's really not that hard to grasp. Mk is short for 'mark,' and is pronounced as such...
Doing it this way did you have to bleed your brakes
no
thanks
Awesome, thanks.
there are no vids for a non gti
the background music is a bit too loud
Is that camera from 1902 jeeeez... Can't see anything... That music belongs in a porn movie not a DIY video haha
Filmed on a potato.