How easy is it to install front brake pads on an 86 golf?

Asked by everylastcent Nov 07, 2011 at 09:40 PM about the 1986 Volkswagen Golf

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Looking for info on brake install. I have notice that the fluid in the resivor was low and I am hearing rubbing in the left front wheel when the brakes are applied.

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JG answered 12 years ago

On a scale from 1 to 10 ten being the hardest this is a 2 or 3 probably jacking it up and removing the wheels is the hard part

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papa answered 12 years ago

very easy job,both sides can be done in 30 minutes,rember to pump the break peddle up before driveing.

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Matthew answered 12 years ago

upgrade to the gti discs and pads tho unless you already have vented discs you dont need different calipers :D

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