78,000 Miles, the only maintenance I have done is oil changes, fuel filters, tires, other misc. filters.
I had a slight squeeking/cherping problem at very low speeds. Upon inspecting front brakes I noticed that roters were scored, however a decent about of pad left. So I ordered Brembo rotors and a set of Pagid brake pads. I Installed and went good, braking is MUCH better but cherping/squeeking, seems worse.????
I have not yet checked back brakes yet. I have a good third party manul. And seems that back brakes are MUCH more difficult? It says that if you replace the back rotors you have to readjust parking brake. Also recommends a special tool to reset the caliper, by rotating it clockwise 1/4 turn. However I have been told that I don't need a special tool a set of vise grips will work?
Any suggestions, Please?
Much thanks in advance
2002 VW Golf TDI
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rear calipers
I messed with some rear disc brakes on a '98 Jetta.
With most calipers, I can just press them back in with a c-clamp.
With these I had to turn them as I pressed them in.
I heard there are parts places that rent or lend the proper tool.
I think it can be turned with a set of channel locks ... turn it and tighten the c-clamp ... if they are still doing things the same way on your car.
To be honest we messed up the first one we did. Just tried to press it in (before we read directions).
It worked well on the second attempt though.
With most calipers, I can just press them back in with a c-clamp.
With these I had to turn them as I pressed them in.
I heard there are parts places that rent or lend the proper tool.
I think it can be turned with a set of channel locks ... turn it and tighten the c-clamp ... if they are still doing things the same way on your car.
To be honest we messed up the first one we did. Just tried to press it in (before we read directions).
It worked well on the second attempt though.