Rear Brake caliper replacement.

Phil_B

Phil_B

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So, it would appear I need a new OSR brake caliper for my FSI. The pads that side are excessively low, and i suspect that it has been stuck by the residue on the wheel.
Do I get one from Ebay, or is it worth the extra getting the Pagid from Euro car parts?
I tried to wind the caliper back, but it seemed stuck. Should it be done ignition on or off? (Not download manuals yet!!)

Also, the caliper carrier mounting bolts (to hub) I couldn't budge. Torx head. Suggestions for removal apart from Plusgas, wishful thinking, and bucket of luck before the head/tool gets mullered.

Thanks.



Phil B
 
Phil_B said:
So, it would appear I need a new OSR brake caliper for my FSI. The pads that side are excessively low, and i suspect that it has been stuck by the residue on the wheel.
Do I get one from Ebay, or is it worth the extra getting the Pagid from Euro car parts?
I tried to wind the caliper back, but it seemed stuck. Should it be done ignition on or off? (Not download manuals yet!!)

Also, the caliper carrier mounting bolts (to hub) I couldn't budge. Torx head. Suggestions for removal apart from Plusgas, wishful thinking, and bucket of luck before the head/tool gets mullered.

Thanks.



Phil B
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Aren't they 7mm hexagon Allen socket head? The front calipers are on my 1.4 petrol. I've just done mine.
I thought they were Torx at first, and it does fit, but will damage the head if it's very tight.
Mine did loosen with it, but I used a hexagon to finish removal and refit, tightening to 30Nm (22 lbs/feet).
Use penetrating oil as you have done, and try tightening it a little first. This can work; it's an old trick.
Good luck Phil, Keith.
 
GMH499 said:
Aren't they 7mm hexagon Allen socket head? The front calipers are on my 1.4 petrol. I've just done mine.
I thought they were Torx at first, and it does fit, but will damage the head if it's very tight.
Mine did loosen with it, but I used a hexagon to finish removal and refit, tightening to 30Nm (22 lbs/feet).
Use penetrating oil as you have done, and try tightening it a little first. This can work; it's an old trick.
Good luck Phil, Keith.
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I will double check with the other side. The picture I took certainly looked Torx. I only tried the once, and felt the improper grip.
Thanks for the heads up :)
 
I bought a pair of rear calipers from this eBay seller for £65 delivered earlier this year - they are aftermarket but apart from a dragging handbrake (caused by the handbrake cable though, not the caliper itself), all good.

You could message them and ask them if they still have some.
 
Phil_B said:
I will double check with the other side. The picture I took certainly looked Torx. I only tried the once, and felt the improper grip.
Thanks for the heads up :)
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I'm only referring to the slider bolts which are hidden within the rubber sleeve. Sorry, if you mean other bolts, which need a higher torque.
They may be different on rear calipers. I have rear drums.
 
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Silly question. To wind the piston in is the conventional way clockwise on both sides I presume. My current piston winder is too big and need a new one
 
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