Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads

cav-mad-gav · 28-02-2008, 15:40

Also, what is the wire/sensor that goes into the middle of the hub?

Edited reply:

No. I havn't got a toll but would have thought you can do it without one??

ScoobyChris · 28-02-2008, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by cav-mad-gav

No. I havn't got a toll but would have thought you can do it without one??

It's much much easier with one. Only a few quid at Halfords....

Wire sensor is ABS sensor IIRC.

Chris

cav-mad-gav · 28-02-2008, 16:20

of corse ABS.......duuuuuuuh silly me lol
few quid, just looked and its £20! not paying that....i'll just nick my cousins.

cheers for that though.

has anyone actually managed to reqind them by hand then?

cheezemonkhai · 28-02-2008, 16:41

You have to use a wind back tool as they "screw" back in rather than just push in.

john_grant358 · 28-02-2008, 17:23

This is a very good thread, it will come in handey im sure when i have to replace mine!

Thanks again!

John

cav-mad-gav · 02-03-2008, 12:32

Did it today, one side was very hard to start rewinding but mostly okay.

Just a note though. I dont see how you managed to bolt it back to the housing while re-winding it?

ultra_joel88 · 20-03-2008, 17:36

copper grease on the pads needed?

Lummox · 20-03-2008, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by kemputy

just use a g clamp to push the piston in . as good as anything

Not on the rear you cant, do that and you will bugger the ratcheting mech for the handbrake. The piston needs to be turned back in.

ultra_joel88 · 07-04-2008, 17:44

should you put some copper grease on the back of the pads?

jasc1988 · 10-06-2008, 19:09

YES!!

Just done this today on a Polo Gti, same setup. Had to buy a rewind tool though

I copper greased everything too LOL

Conshine · 11-06-2008, 12:26

Thats a great guide, mine are just about shot, as are the front ones.

Do the front calipers just push back in or are they screwed too? don't want to screw the rears in correctly and mess up the front ones?

cav-mad-gav · 11-06-2008, 18:56

fronts will just push........i say just but i actually mean they will fight you and hurt you! lol

Isabella219 · 12-06-2008, 08:02

thank you for sharing...

Spanner · 27-08-2008, 11:59

What can I clean the new discs with that i'm likey to have in the house? I can't imagine i have meths in the house!

Is it worth just washing it in, like wheel cleaner, washing up liquid? Might just stick them on with cleaning them.

matchmaker · 27-08-2008, 13:22

I've just done it on my Octy - only difference is that because the Octy vRS rear discs are ventilated you have to remove the caliper carrier as well. This needs an 8mm hex head socket as the retaining bolts are ****ing tight!

I found it easier when winding the pistons back to crack open the bleed nipple a bit (using a one way bleed tube of course

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Spanner · 27-08-2008, 17:48

Dont believe it ! I couldn't remove the old discs, No matter how many times i hit, or soaked it in WD40. Looks like the shield on the inside isnt removable either so cant really hit from the other side to help dislodge it. And i took a day off to do them. Sod it, I dont care any more i'll leave it till the service at the end of the year.

**VRStu** · 27-08-2008, 17:59

With the caliper removed it should give you good access to whack the back of the disk with a nice lump hammer. Always worth rotating the disk and hitting it evenley around the circumference. A couple of thwacks on the front won't go amis too, it all helps to loosen the rust.

Remember to have some Wet & Dry and a wire brush to give the hubs a good clean before re-fitting the disks.

Spanner · 27-08-2008, 18:36

Yeah, though with the brake hose and handbrake cable still attached i couldnt really move it too far out of the way. Though it was more of an end on hit than a hit directly from behind. Mostly tried hitting the front and side of top hat section. I tried what i could!

I was using a rubber mallet but even tried some gentle taps with a metal one just to try and help to seperate the disc.

**VRStu** · 27-08-2008, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanner

I was using a rubber mallet.

That's your problem - You need something like a builders club hammer, something with a bit of presence about it. You need to hit it, not tickle it.

Lummox · 27-08-2008, 20:47

I clout em with a 3lb copper/hide mallet

28-02-2008, 15:40	#21
cav-mad-gav Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nottingham, East Midlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads Also, what is the wire/sensor that goes into the middle of the hub? Edited reply: No. I havn't got a toll but would have thought you can do it without one?? Last edited by cav-mad-gav; 28-02-2008 at 15:45.

28-02-2008, 16:20	#23
cav-mad-gav Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nottingham, East Midlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads of corse ABS.......duuuuuuuh silly me lol few quid, just looked and its £20! not paying that....i'll just nick my cousins. cheers for that though. has anyone actually managed to reqind them by hand then?

28-02-2008, 16:41	#24
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads You have to use a wind back tool as they "screw" back in rather than just push in. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,273 Thanks: 39 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads This is a very good thread, it will come in handey im sure when i have to replace mine! Thanks again! John __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

02-03-2008, 12:32	#26
cav-mad-gav Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nottingham, East Midlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads Did it today, one side was very hard to start rewinding but mostly okay. Just a note though. I dont see how you managed to bolt it back to the housing while re-winding it?

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ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 1,963 Thanks: 19 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads copper grease on the pads needed? __________________ '04 Fabia VRS -Dragon Tuning Box, 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, 2.5" Catback and de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can

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ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 1,963 Thanks: 19 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads should you put some copper grease on the back of the pads? __________________ '04 Fabia VRS -Dragon Tuning Box, 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, 2.5" Catback and de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can

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jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 84 Thanked 97 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads YES!! Just done this today on a Polo Gti, same setup. Had to buy a rewind tool though I copper greased everything too LOL __________________

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Conshine BEN BEN BEN Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,663 Thanks: 73 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads Thats a great guide, mine are just about shot, as are the front ones. Do the front calipers just push back in or are they screwed too? don't want to screw the rears in correctly and mess up the front ones? __________________ Ben, Benjamin or even Benjo at a push........BUT NOT BENNY - Note: I am not called Peter Griffin....I may look like him.......

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cav-mad-gav Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nottingham, East Midlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads fronts will just push........i say just but i actually mean they will fight you and hurt you! lol

12-06-2008, 08:02	#33
Isabella219 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads thank you for sharing...

27-08-2008, 11:59	#34
Spanner Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mid Beds Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads What can I clean the new discs with that i'm likey to have in the house? I can't imagine i have meths in the house! Is it worth just washing it in, like wheel cleaner, washing up liquid? Might just stick them on with cleaning them. __________________ Fabia vRS forunner to the Bentley Continental GT Briskoda - Skoda's illegitimate family Mods: Superchip, K&N filter, Eibach springs, FSD dampers, black front grille,

27-08-2008, 13:22	#35
matchmaker Fast old git Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stirling Posts: 2,736 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads I've just done it on my Octy - only difference is that because the Octy vRS rear discs are ventilated you have to remove the caliper carrier as well. This needs an 8mm hex head socket as the retaining bolts are **ing tight! I found it easier when winding the pistons back to crack open the bleed nipple a bit (using a one way bleed tube of course ) __________________ Alan** "Darth" - Black Magic Octavia VRS with Forge DV, BMC CDA induction kit, Milltek cat, Supersprint exhaust, Xenons, ESP, cruise, Kuhmo 225/45/17 tyres, and parking sensors Been to Star sufficient bhp & ample lb/ft All time low - 7.8 mpg

27-08-2008, 17:48	#36
Spanner Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mid Beds Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads Dont believe it ! I couldn't remove the old discs, No matter how many times i hit, or soaked it in WD40. Looks like the shield on the inside isnt removable either so cant really hit from the other side to help dislodge it. And i took a day off to do them. Sod it, I dont care any more i'll leave it till the service at the end of the year. __________________ Fabia vRS forunner to the Bentley Continental GT Briskoda - Skoda's illegitimate family Mods: Superchip, K&N filter, Eibach springs, FSD dampers, black front grille,

27-08-2008, 17:59	#37
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,686 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads With the caliper removed it should give you good access to whack the back of the disk with a nice lump hammer. Always worth rotating the disk and hitting it evenley around the circumference. A couple of thwacks on the front won't go amis too, it all helps to loosen the rust. Remember to have some Wet & Dry and a wire brush to give the hubs a good clean before re-fitting the disks. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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Spanner Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mid Beds Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS: how to change rear discs and pads Yeah, though with the brake hose and handbrake cable still attached i couldnt really move it too far out of the way. Though it was more of an end on hit than a hit directly from behind. Mostly tried hitting the front and side of top hat section. I tried what i could! I was using a rubber mallet but even tried some gentle taps with a metal one just to try and help to seperate the disc. __________________ Fabia vRS forunner to the Bentley Continental GT Briskoda - Skoda's illegitimate family Mods: Superchip, K&N filter, Eibach springs, FSD dampers, black front grille,

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