PP rear rotor removal

[cbenjes]

Is it possible to remove the rear rotors on a Mk7 GTI PP without removing the caliper bracket? Has anyone been successful?

 

[Acadia18]

Is there a reason you don't just want to remove the caliper bracket? It's only two bolts.

 

[xXDavidCXx]

No way

 

[DarkArrow]

Not exactly the same, since the R has the electronic parking brake, but I replaced my rear rotors w/o removing the carrier.

 

[Will_]

No way

Oh, it’s been done:

 

[AceHammer]

BTW if you are removing the caliper bracket on the rear brakes, go out and buy a 17in breaker bar. You will need to get those bolts out and your average bar is too long to fit with the car just on jack stands.

 

[Acadia18]

BTW if you are removing the caliper bracket on the rear brakes, go out and buy a 17in breaker bar. You will need to get those bolts out and your average bar is too long to fit with the car just on jack stands.

I've always taken a standard sized ratchet, held the head in with one hand, and smacked the other end with a 5lb hammer.

 

[Bcraig47]

or just get yourself a 1/2 racket with a 3/8 adapter and give er the beans. don't need to work harder then you should.

Sincerely,
your one pissed off mechanic

 

[cbenjes]

Thanks, just trying to avoid problems getting the bolts out. I'll report back on what I learned.

 

[kep]

Don't forget, those bracket bolts are TTY and should be replaced

 

[cbenjes]

Yes, thanks. I ordered them with the pads and rotors.

 

[greekspec2]

I can rent you the factory tools .....

 

[kep]

I can rent you the factory tools .....

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You're making my C-clamp and Dasani bleed bottle seem inadequate

 

[ilikecookies]

Is it possible to remove the rear rotors on a Mk7 GTI PP without removing the caliper bracket? Has anyone been successful?

PP rear brakes on the R is the same as the Audi 8v S3 right?

4:50 mark

Was going to take off the triple squares today but couldn't for the life of me fit a ratchet or break bar behind there due to the suspension - going to give this a try

 

[Dameon]

PP rear brakes on the R is the same as the Audi 8v S3 right?

4:50 mark

Was going to take off the triple squares today but couldn't for the life of me fit a ratchet or break bar behind there due to the suspension - going to give this a try

I read to use a jack to loosen the bolts somewhere. It worked for me.