Do you have to slacken handbrake when changing pads?

[Rog]

The Haynes manaul says that you have to slacken the handbrake cable before changing the rear pads. is that really neccessary?

[golf tdi 02]

not if it has not been adjusted in any time just replace pads

[Rog]

Thanks, slackening the handbrake apears to be more of a pain than changing the pads!

[golf tdi 02]

there is a thread on how to change rear pads by my self just a few lines down hope this helps rich...

[Rog]

OK Thanks, Rog

[mluton]

Here you go mate:
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=179518
Just release the handbrake and jock the front wheels.

[Rog]

Thanks for the link. I have ESP and understand that you need VAG-COM (which I have but don't know how to use for brake bleeding) when bleeding the brakes. I should be able to get away without bleeding if I am careful, shouldn't I?

[mluton]

I never bleed mine changing all the pads and discs.

Just watch the resevior doesnt overflow. Taking out the excess.

[Rog]

OK, been changing pads for years, hower the Haynes makes it sound more difficult than it actually is!

[mluton]

OK, been changing pads for years, hower the Haynes makes it sound more difficult than it actually is!

I Agree