@@jamesredfern999 Yes I did this time. I used a couple of screwdrivers, one on each pad, to gently lever the pad and piston back. Alternatively take the calliper off and use a G clamp or a piston rewind tool.
@@NigelEalandthanks. Great videos. Followed you on the MK4 and like yourself ive changed to Mk5. I'd love to hear your opinions on the change. I think I prefer the MK4. Keep going though please.
@@jamesredfern999 in terms of performance the mk4 is the better car. Even though the mk5 has more power to my mind the gear ratios of 5th and 6th are too high. Fuel mpg is a little lower as well. The rest of the car I like and overall I’m glad I was forced to change as the mk4 was getting very old. I like the electronic brake and the brake assist. I particularly like plugging my phone in and having WhatsApp, Google maps etc available via the sync radio. I’ve also got all my music 🎵 on a usb stick and can navigate it with voice commands. I haven’t yet had to do much work on it so reliability seems pretty good. Thanks for watching and the comments.
Great video. Thankyou.
Favourite quote "thats all lovely now" - just after brake cleaner 😊
You managed to push the piston all the way back before removing the caliper?
@@jamesredfern999 Yes I did this time. I used a couple of screwdrivers, one on each pad, to gently lever the pad and piston back. Alternatively take the calliper off and use a G clamp or a piston rewind tool.
@@NigelEalandthanks. Great videos. Followed you on the MK4 and like yourself ive changed to Mk5. I'd love to hear your opinions on the change. I think I prefer the MK4. Keep going though please.
@@jamesredfern999 in terms of performance the mk4 is the better car. Even though the mk5 has more power to my mind the gear ratios of 5th and 6th are too high. Fuel mpg is a little lower as well. The rest of the car I like and overall I’m glad I was forced to change as the mk4 was getting very old.
I like the electronic brake and the brake assist. I particularly like plugging my phone in and having WhatsApp, Google maps etc available via the sync radio. I’ve also got all my music 🎵 on a usb stick and can navigate it with voice commands.
I haven’t yet had to do much work on it so reliability seems pretty good.
Thanks for watching and the comments.