I've been roped into fixing my mates car

[Taita]

Hello guys,

I've been roped into overhauling a friends VW Polos' front brakes to get rid of vibration and poor performance. Its a 1995 model.

I've tinkered with his car before, and have done work on a number of Fords, but nothing on VW brakes. Is there anything I need to look out for? Common pitfalls?

Ideally, are there any service manuals / Haynes-esque guides?

Thanks,
T

[3LL1077]

Hello guys,

I've been roped into overhauling a friends VW Polos' front brakes to get rid of vibration and poor performance. Its a 1995 model.

I've tinkered with his car before, and have done work on a number of Fords, but nothing on VW brakes. Is there anything I need to look out for? Common pitfalls?

Ideally, are there any service manuals / Haynes-esque guides?

Thanks,
T

The vibrating might be a bent hub

[The_phat_controlleruk]

Can't really go wrong with polo brakes. Two Torx bolts and it all falls apart, well, almost! Only problem I had on mine was the location screw was seized and needed drilling out, this then f*cked the thread so I don't have one now. Make sure you compress the pistons first before you remove the caliper (probably know this anyway) as it's a b***h trying to put new pads in.

[Mike]

just go careful with the torx bolts they can round off, the vibration could be wheel balance. just do the Usual checks wheel bearings and track rod ends etc.
also might be worth fitting new disc's too they so cheap it's worth it if fitting new pads.