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1999.5 Golf rear brakes - do I need a caliper tool?

Hello group.

Apparently I need new rear rotors - corrosion is getting pretty bad, and actually spreading down the rotor where the pad doesn't touch, and they are slightly warped I believe... The pads were done at 60K Kms (car has 109K Kms now) and have plenty of life on them, but I know they need to be changed if I get new rotors.

Friend of mine who did my fronts said I don't need special tools to do the rear rotors, I seem to recall needing a special retractor tool to push/turn the pistons back into the calipers on the rear brakes on VW's.

I'd like to install Zimmerman rotors and PBR pads like I have up front (done at around 90K Kms just before this summer), and do them myself - as I like the way the front brakes improved when I changed from stock.

Reply to
Rob Guenther
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Reply to
Alec

Yes, you do need one. You may be able to borrow it from your local Autozone/PepBoys. BTW, the rotors will always begin to rust where the pads do not touch the surface. Do not judge a rotor by this method. What makes you think their warped? Try coasting in a parking lot and applying the parking brake. Do you feel anything or is it smooth?

--Andy

Reply to
Andrew

Unless things are different than on my 95, plan on replacing the wheel bearings at the same time. The hub is integral to the disk. If you don't have a press, you might ask the supplier to press the bearings into the hubs.

Make sure that the replacement hub is the right size for the hole in your wheels. It should not be a press fit. I know you think that goes without saying.

And while you are at it, I would replace the parking brake cables if you live in a cold area.

The ABS sensor rotor is a metal basket that you gently pry away and reuse.

Reply to
Tom's VR6

The parking brake is a drum under the rotor and it brakes smoothly... my problem is with the rotor for rear braking... My mechanic told me they are warped and that there is a corrosion problem and I should consider doing the rotors soon.... My calipers might be seizing a little too as they were rubbing when he spun the tire - I'm bringing the car in for a 2nd opinion next week and he already has new parts on order for me.

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Rob Guenther

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