HELP! Problem chaning brake pads on vrs

m6marky · 26-10-2006, 18:07

Hi

New to this site so bear with me. Recently bought a used octy vrs and discovered brake pads were quite worn. Wanted to get them sorted before MOT due (this w/end). Asked my boss (owner of a haulage co.) to order them for me and while I was out driving the wagon he set to and decided to change the pads for me. When I got back to the yard, he told me that something must have gone wrong because the brakes no longer work!

I am a bit annoyed to put it politely. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Cheers

Mark

m6marky · 26-10-2006, 18:17

Isn't that typical, soon as I post on here for help I get told the problem is now sorted!!!!

Cheers

nitrovrs · 26-10-2006, 20:09

What was it....??? share your'e knowledge (and possibly embarrasment) to help others.

Lummox · 26-10-2006, 20:50

Bit worrying to be honest.

vRSLen · 26-10-2006, 22:47

It could just be the caliper pistons pushed back.

Ali C · 28-10-2006, 09:50

On the vRs rear brakes when changing them do you have to screw the pistons in or do they push in

WrightyRS · 28-10-2006, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali C

On the vRs rear brakes when changing them do you have to screw the pistons in or do they push in

You have to screw them back in, can get the tool from Halfrauds for under £20.

26-10-2006, 18:07	#1
m6marky Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HELP! Problem chaning brake pads on vrs Hi New to this site so bear with me. Recently bought a used octy vrs and discovered brake pads were quite worn. Wanted to get them sorted before MOT due (this w/end). Asked my boss (owner of a haulage co.) to order them for me and while I was out driving the wagon he set to and decided to change the pads for me. When I got back to the yard, he told me that something must have gone wrong because the brakes no longer work! I am a bit annoyed to put it politely. Does anyone have any suggestions? Cheers Mark

26-10-2006, 18:17	#2
m6marky Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HELP! Problem chaning brake pads on vrs Isn't that typical, soon as I post on here for help I get told the problem is now sorted!!!! Cheers

26-10-2006, 20:09	#3
nitrovrs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ely, Cambridge. Posts: 353 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HELP! Problem chaning brake pads on vrs What was it....??? share your'e knowledge (and possibly embarrasment) to help others. __________________ My other Skoda's a Nissan....

26-10-2006, 20:50	#4
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,273 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 733 Times in 615 Posts	Re: HELP! Problem chaning brake pads on vrs Bit worrying to be honest. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk

26-10-2006, 22:47	#5
vRSLen Too Fast! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,291 Thanks: 169 Thanked 192 Times in 137 Posts	Re: HELP! Problem chaning brake pads on vrs It could just be the caliper pistons pushed back. __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

28-10-2006, 09:50	#6
Ali C Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dunfermline Scotland Posts: 118 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HELP! Problem chaning brake pads on vrs On the vRs rear brakes when changing them do you have to screw the pistons in or do they push in

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