#1: 206 gti problems Author: Linkpad, Location: WalesPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:32 am ---- Hi, i got stuff to do Pre MOT :
* Rear brake pads & discs - Can DIY or need special tools ?
* Front Drop Links - DIY or special tools needed ?
* Front lower ball joint arm replacing - What is this part ? Easy to DIY replace ?
Anyone ideas specially the lower arm is that something i can get off ebay ?
Thanks
#2: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Martind, Location: Woolsery, North DevonPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:37 am ---- Hi
Have you try searching and looking in the how to Guides (They are very helpful)
#3: Re: 206 gti problems Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:38 am ----
Linkpad wrote:
Hi, i got stuff to do Pre MOT :
* Rear brake pads & discs - Can DIY or need special tools ?
Diy job, Look a how to up on youtube if unsure.
* Front Drop Links - DIY or special tools needed ?
Local motor shop will be cheap enough, Might have to grind the old one's off.
* Front lower ball joint arm replacing - What is this part ? Easy to DIY replace ?
Not a clue
Anyone ideas specially the lower arm is that something i can get off ebay ?
Thanks
#4: Re: 206 gti problems Author: perry081064, Location: staffordshirePosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:39 am ----
Linkpad wrote:
Hi, i got stuff to do Pre MOT :
* Rear brake pads & discs - Can DIY or need special tools ?
* Front Drop Links - DIY or special tools needed ?
* Front lower ball joint arm replacing - What is this part ? Easy to DIY replace ?
Anyone ideas specially the lower arm is that something i can get off ebay ?
this will give you an idea regarding lower ball joint ( wishbone ) and droplinks.
i had mine done at the garage , both wishbones and droplinks fitted and tracking ( will need to be tracked) cost £220.
the job looks easy enough , but it can be a pita to get the old balljoint out, if doing it yourself.
#5: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Linkpad, Location: WalesPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:40 am ---- i see a how to guide for front brakes but aint rear brakes need winding back ? and i dont see any guides to replace drop links or lower arms ive got Haynes but its a bit patchy about rear discs and Drop links ...
#6: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Seabook, Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:56 am ---- drop link is easy.... just remove 2 nuts to remove the old one and then bolt the new one on...
#7: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Linkpad, Location: WalesPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:10 am ---- Yeah thanks ill try that see what spanners i have might need axle stands
#8: Re: 206 gti problems Author: LeeThr, Location: North West WalesPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:36 am ----
Linkpad wrote:
Yeah thanks ill try that see what spanners i have might need axle stands
there's no might about it. Unless uour using a 2 or 4 post ramp then allways use axel stands.
#9: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Linkpad, Location: WalesPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:58 am ---- So is there anyone here that has changed rear discs & pads or replaced a front arm ? And drop links are a pain to get off so i will have to look when its not raining (sigh)
#10: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:13 pm ---- Rear discs and pads are easy. I've got quite a comprehensive piston wind back kit which won't work on the rear calipers. Nothing better than a large screwdriver across the slots in the piston then rotate the piston.
#11: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Linkpad, Location: WalesPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:36 am ---- EDWARD I WILL TRY THAT THANKS MATE U A STAR !! I GOT A GOOD G-CLAMP AS WELL ...
#12: Re: 206 gti problems Author: kit325, Location: LondonPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:12 am ---- Brake pads replacement for the front and the back are very easy, drop links replacement are even more simple provided the nuts not seized. Make sure u check the condition of your disc brake (clean it properly/or replce if in bad condition) and get axle stands as it helps a lot and it is safer to work with it.
I suggest u let the garage to change the wishbone as it is a pain in the a**e job unless your very good in diy and there's a change that your driveshaft will pop up and u will have gear oil everywhere. Make sure u get a proper oem quality wishbone as the cheaper one from ebay won't last long consider the amount of labour u need to put it into it.
Goog luck!
#13: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:59 am ----
Linkpad wrote:
EDWARD I WILL TRY THAT THANKS MATE U A STAR !! I GOT A GOOD G-CLAMP AS WELL ...
No need for a g clamp either! Best not push the pistons back in on an ABS equipped car withouth opening the bleed screw first. Use a proper brake spanner though.
#14: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Linkpad, Location: WalesPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:31 am ---- 1st attempt at drop links and i got the nuts loose but the thread moves with it, looks like a T25 holds he thread in but tried that and the torx teeth snapped under pressure. I was thinking of molegripping the other side side formt the nut ? There is like plastic backing on the other end can i just bash this off ?
#15: Re: 206 gti problems Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:06 pm ---- I've just cut the nuts off in the past.
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