Changing rear Pads

cheezemonkhai · 15-07-2008, 15:57

Apart from the pads themselves and a wind back tool, is anything else needed to do the rear pads on an Octy II?

Looking at about £20 for a set of rear pads so it will save £80 worth of labour.

Do the discs usually last a couple of sets of pads or are they usually worn after one set and also where is the best point to jack the rear of the car with a trolly jack and to put the axle stands.

Thanks in advance.

sebulbus · 15-07-2008, 16:19

The pads are the only things in need of replacing on the standard Octavia. You can hack it from behind, lifting from the suspension arms, if you have a long jack, or just in front of the real wheels with a standard one.

cheezemonkhai · 15-07-2008, 16:26

So no springs/screws etc?

Just wondering if they are held in by screw or spring clip and the size of any tools I'll need.

sebulbus · 15-07-2008, 16:33

It was a while since when I changed mine, but I think there are just two regular hex bolts to undo in order to remove the calliper and the spent pads.

I changed both the front and rear while I was at it, and I remember either or both of the pad sets came with new bolts and locking pins. And only basic tools were used.

cheezemonkhai · 15-07-2008, 16:38

Excellent. Will have to have a look at a few things this evening.

Ta

Bigw2069 · 15-07-2008, 17:54

Copperslip for the back of the pads and a freedom membership

Taxi 219 · 15-07-2008, 19:49

Yes remember to copperslip them.Don,t want any squeelie pads after

Lummox · 15-07-2008, 19:53

If you use standard pads that have the sticky back on them DONT copperslip them.

15mm and 13mm spanners are required to change the rear pads and a piston wind back tool.

jamesmckelvie · 15-07-2008, 20:09

do you really need the piston wind back tool? a piece of wood acting as a lever would push the piston back in if need be.

Lummox · 15-07-2008, 20:12

It needs to be twisted as well as pushed back so yes.

Taxi 219 · 15-07-2008, 20:26

Otherwise you fook it up.

***DGW*** · 15-07-2008, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesmckelvie

do you really need the piston wind back tool? a piece of wood acting as a lever would push the piston back in if need be.

If you do that, you risk destroying the automatic adjuster in the brake caliper.

sebulbus · 15-07-2008, 23:24

I didn't see anybody do anything to the new pads, and for the first 1k miles after the pad change I was embarrassed by how loud it could squeal under light braking. It even scared people off pedestrian crossings.
Kinda like having a 3rd horn.

vRSLen · 16-07-2008, 00:36

Just remember that the handbrake may feel poor until the
pads are the same profile as the disc face

cj_uk · 16-07-2008, 08:09

Hi, would this kit fit ?
https://www.portlandtools.co.uk/Auto...OOLS_1734.html

yashicamat · 16-07-2008, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Just remember that the handbrake may feel poor until the
pads are the same profile as the disc face

Also it will take a lot longer to bed them in that the front pads as the rears are subject to a lot less wear.

Mark, don't copperslip the bolts holding the calliper on though. If anything, these should really have Loctite or similar on them. They are not bolts you want to be working loose over time.

cheezemonkhai · 16-07-2008, 10:33

Thanks Guys, especially Ross for the spanner sizes

What has happened to the thanks button actually?

I have the winding tool and spanners and some threadlock so it doesn't sound like a hard one. The dealer has offered me an extremely good price on supply or supply & fit of pads so I'll be using the genuine pads

As for the freedom membership comment, if I had £12 spare I'd not even consider fitting myself as time and effort outweigh the small labour cost.

Is it worth putting a small amount of copper slip on the small parts of the pads where they locate on the slides or is this again not required on an Octy II.

I always used to rely on the shims on the rear and just put a small amount of slip on the slides after cleaning it all up on other cars.

Bigw2069 · 16-07-2008, 12:47

Dont take it personally Cheeze, I was just messin

cj_uk · 16-07-2008, 13:14

Can anyone point me in the right direction of where to buy a winding tool for the octy ii, many thanks.

cheezemonkhai · 16-07-2008, 14:03

Halfords or GSF or most motor factors will sell them.

I once saw that the VAG tool was cheaper but no idea if this is true.

The usual brand is Laser and it's about £10-15

15-07-2008, 15:57	#1
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Changing rear Pads Apart from the pads themselves and a wind back tool, is anything else needed to do the rear pads on an Octy II? Looking at about £20 for a set of rear pads so it will save £80 worth of labour. Do the discs usually last a couple of sets of pads or are they usually worn after one set and also where is the best point to jack the rear of the car with a trolly jack and to put the axle stands. Thanks in advance. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-07-2008, 16:19	#2
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 253 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads The pads are the only things in need of replacing on the standard Octavia. You can hack it from behind, lifting from the suspension arms, if you have a long jack, or just in front of the real wheels with a standard one. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

15-07-2008, 16:26	#3
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads So no springs/screws etc? Just wondering if they are held in by screw or spring clip and the size of any tools I'll need. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-07-2008, 16:33	#4
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 253 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads It was a while since when I changed mine, but I think there are just two regular hex bolts to undo in order to remove the calliper and the spent pads. I changed both the front and rear while I was at it, and I remember either or both of the pad sets came with new bolts and locking pins. And only basic tools were used. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

15-07-2008, 16:38	#5
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Excellent. Will have to have a look at a few things this evening. Ta __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-07-2008, 17:54	#6
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,092 Thanks: 195 Thanked 174 Times in 141 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Copperslip for the back of the pads and a freedom membership __________________

15-07-2008, 19:49	#7
Taxi 219 Get out the way Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 1,926 Thanks: 64 Thanked 80 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Yes remember to copperslip them.Don,t want any squeelie pads after __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX

15-07-2008, 19:53	#8
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,316 Thanks: 18 Thanked 558 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads If you use standard pads that have the sticky back on them DONT copperslip them. 15mm and 13mm spanners are required to change the rear pads and a piston wind back tool. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-07-2008, 20:09	#9
jamesmckelvie Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 448 Thanks: 24 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads do you really need the piston wind back tool? a piece of wood acting as a lever would push the piston back in if need be. __________________ 1.9 TDI Elegance - Cappuccino Beige Plenty enough power and torque for the economy offered

15-07-2008, 20:12	#10
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,316 Thanks: 18 Thanked 558 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads It needs to be twisted as well as pushed back so yes. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-07-2008, 20:26	#11
Taxi 219 Get out the way Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 1,926 Thanks: 64 Thanked 80 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Otherwise you fook it up. __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX

15-07-2008, 23:24	#13
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 253 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads I didn't see anybody do anything to the new pads, and for the first 1k miles after the pad change I was embarrassed by how loud it could squeal under light braking. It even scared people off pedestrian crossings. Kinda like having a 3rd horn. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

16-07-2008, 00:36	#14
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,480 Thanks: 169 Thanked 156 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Just remember that the handbrake may feel poor until the pads are the same profile as the disc face __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

16-07-2008, 08:09	#15
cj_uk Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South East UK Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Hi, would this kit fit ? https://www.portlandtools.co.uk/Auto...OOLS_1734.html

16-07-2008, 10:33	#17
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Thanks Guys, especially Ross for the spanner sizes What has happened to the thanks button actually? I have the winding tool and spanners and some threadlock so it doesn't sound like a hard one. The dealer has offered me an extremely good price on supply or supply & fit of pads so I'll be using the genuine pads As for the freedom membership comment, if I had £12 spare I'd not even consider fitting myself as time and effort outweigh the small labour cost. Is it worth putting a small amount of copper slip on the small parts of the pads where they locate on the slides or is this again not required on an Octy II. I always used to rely on the shims on the rear and just put a small amount of slip on the slides after cleaning it all up on other cars. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

16-07-2008, 12:47	#18
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,092 Thanks: 195 Thanked 174 Times in 141 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Dont take it personally Cheeze, I was just messin __________________

16-07-2008, 13:14	#19
cj_uk Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South East UK Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Can anyone point me in the right direction of where to buy a winding tool for the octy ii, many thanks.

16-07-2008, 14:03	#20
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Changing rear Pads Halfords or GSF or most motor factors will sell them. I once saw that the VAG tool was cheaper but no idea if this is true. The usual brand is Laser and it's about £10-15 __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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