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Location: Gloucestershire
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Why am so nervous? (rear brakes)
I have no issue doing front discs and pads, but I would really like to do the rear.
However, I am strangely nervous about it
I think its all this service mode lark (although I have read thats not strictly needed).
At the moment the EPB works perfectly, I think I am worried that I will f**k that up while doing the discs and not be able to go to France next Friday!
Anyone near Cirencester who wants to do the job for me?
30th Aug 2018 1:32 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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If you can do front brakes, you can do rear!
Are you replacing the EPB shoes or just adjusting them for the new discs?
I've never used service mode (even though I have a IID ) Just leave the EPB off, and pull the fuse for safety.
Follow the brake bible, you'll be fine Richard
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30th Aug 2018 1:47 pm
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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Thanks!
Not doing anything with the EPB shoes, just the discs and pads.
30th Aug 2018 1:58 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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You will have to loosen off the EPB shoes to get the old discs off (probably), and will certainly have to re-adjust them for the new discs, which will be a smaller diameter inside.
Don't forget to 'chock' the front wheels, as there will be no brakes applied while you are working.
Did mine at the beginning of July.
Richard
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30th Aug 2018 2:04 pm
MikeO
Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
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I'm near Cirencester but in France at the moment or I'd have offered you a hand. I've done the rears on both my old D3 and my current FFRR. In both cases the small disc retaining screw proved to be very awkward. On the D3 I had to grind slots in it and use a cold chisel and on the FF an impact driver was able to shift them to my surprise. Maybe the impact driver would have worked on the D3 had I persevered.
So my advice would be to follow the brake bible, get the wheels off and see if you can get the retaining screws out. If they move then the rest of it is straightforward.
When I did it I didn't put the brakes in service mode or remove the fuse; I was just very careful not to activate the handbrake until I had it all back together. Removing the fuse is a very sensible precaution.2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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30th Aug 2018 4:05 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
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Re: Why am so nervous? (rear brakes)
Philip1972 wrote:
I have no issue doing front discs and pads, but I would really like to do the rear.
However, I am strangely nervous about it
I think its all this service mode lark (although I have read thats not strictly needed).
At the moment the EPB works perfectly, I think I am worried that I will f**k that up while doing the discs and not be able to go to France next Friday!
Anyone near Cirencester who wants to do the job for me?
As has been said already, follow Bodsey's bible. It really is nothing to be scared of BUT, take your time, clean thoroughly, be methodical, oh, and take your time!yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
30th Aug 2018 4:15 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
worth pushing yourself to do the job if fitting new calipers ?
If you aren't fitting new calipers, leave it till your back.
Rear calipers are temperamental on these for sticking on.
30th Aug 2018 5:38 pm
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
Thanks.
I think I will do it when I get back. Last thing I want is to breakdown 900 miles into France!
Re the calipers-I replaced the fronts last year, shall I just replace the rears anyway, preventative and all that?
30th Aug 2018 7:14 pm
PROFSR G
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Most definitely not a job to do while you're in France! I'm a big believer in preventative maintenance, so its no harm to replace seven year old calipers as they are prone to becoming sticky over time! Hope the weather is good there 8) I'm looking forward to a spell on the Cote d'azur soon yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
30th Aug 2018 7:52 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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Oh forgot you got a D4. The calipers should last a few years more
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