[vortexblue]

Hi-
Silly question:
I've never changed the rear pads and rotors on a car with discs...
Do I unbolt the carrier that is attached with the hex nuts or the whole assembly that is attached with the allen-head bolts?
I was going to install my bearing races with a similar sized socket and a hammer. Bad idea?
Anything else I should know before I tackle this tomorrow (sunday) morning?
I should have asked some questions before I did the shocks and struts as well, I ended up removing the entire rear package tray carpet to get at the rear shock bolts... It seemed like the only logical solution.
Thanks!

 

[Cooper]

Re: quick rear brake how-to needed... (vortexblue)

If you need to borrow the Bentley manual, let me know.

 

[vortexblue]

Re: quick rear brake how-to needed... (Cooper)

cooper-
Where are you at?
I'm in somerville, I'll be working on the passat all day tomorrow.
If you're in the mood for a ride, you can stop by-- I'm always up for VW company!
...the manual would be a great help. I planed on getting the CD because it has the info for the B3 VR6, but the brakes absolutely need to be done ASAP.
396 William St
Somerville, NJ 08876
Thanks!

 

[Cooper]

Re: quick rear brake how-to needed... (vortexblue)

We're in Kingwood Township just outside Frenchtown. I didn't open this until now. I couldn't log on to the forums this morning.

 

[dg001]

See if this link helps:
Installing Rear Pads: http://vr6stress.vwmafia.net/passat/rear_disk_br3.pdf
Originated from: http://vr6stress.vwmafia.net/passat/Passatinfo.htm

 

[vortexblue]

Re: quick rear brake how-to needed... (dg001)

Woah!
This was the page I needed!
I caved in and bought the 90-93 4cyl Bentley, even tho it doesn't cover my Passats motor....
Thanks, tho... this will be useful!

 

[dg001]

Re: quick rear brake how-to needed... (vortexblue)

For this procedure I found that this was even more detailed than my Bentley manual.