Front pads - How To

[cy294]

Afternoon all, during lockdown, I'm looking at ways to fulfill my time especially when self isolating.

I'm therefore looking at a how to tutorial on changing the front pads and discs on my T6. I have the smaller brakes which are the 208mm size?

I've seen @Dellmassive how to for the rears, but can't find anything for the front. Can anyone help? It's going to be my first time doing this as well.

Thanks all..

 

[Loz]

I did one for the rears and will be doing one for the fronts once I get round to it.

 

[Loz]

Workshop section in the downloads area.

T6 & T6.1 - Brake Pad Replacement

Workshop manual section for the replacement of Front Brake Pads

www.t6forum.com

 

[cy294]

I did one for the rears and will be doing one for the fronts once I get round to it.

Brill, any tips for a 1st timer changing pads?

 

[Fluff34567]

Have some anti seize paste ready and check the caliper sliding pins are moving freely.

 

[rover220]

Use ceratec grease on pad slides and pins.

 

[ei-aprilia]

You'll need a 9mm hex key too (not the most common of sizes)

 

[Niknak]

If your doing discs make sure you clean the drive flange surface well before fitting the disc back on

 

[The Bear78]

You'll need a 9mm hex key too (not the most common of sizes)

What's the 9mm allen key for exactly please?

 

[Niknak]

The calliper slider pins I would think not done my van yet but most vw are 7mm Allen bolt

 

[Loz]

9mm according to the manual I posted.

 

[The Bear78]

Apologies, I scanned through that but glanced over the socket bit.
I had a 9mm allen key on stand by for my rear pads recently but didn't use it. I suppose I should be more thorough...