URGENT HELP - Installing disc pads

AWOL Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 17 Jul 2004, 11:43 am

#204020

hello

Have new disc pads ready to install... for my 96 Golf ... do I need to remove the calipers completely or should the pads just clip out?

Thx, Chris

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2004, 1:32 pm

#204037

Even on Beetles they just come out after removing one or two pins in the calipers.....

So there is something holding them in...
Split Pin or something...... I can't remember what held the pads in a Magna a had....

Before pulling the old Pads off... put something flat like a large flat screwdriver or a flat pry bar etc... between the old Pads and push the pads apart so the new ones which are Much thicker will fit in the space......
[You have to push the brake pistons back in]

Lee --

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2004, 6:40 pm

#204110

You need to undo one end of the caliper and swing it up so as to allow the pads to be pulled out.

Before you remove the pads get a long screw driver and lever the pads back to ush the pistons back int othe caliper housings.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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