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I think they were original bolts so 10 years old and 85K. I believe that they were re used as I am sure not original discs and although the discs were worn they were only removed and replaced with new discs and new pads as new passenger caliper installed. I think through lack of use during this lock...

I have had both front discs and pads changed last week and one bolt from each side snapped on the carriers on the front they are M14x55 and bloody expensive at £25 delivered for 4 from VAGbolts and should be changed each time. When it stops raining hopefully get the broken ones drilled out and repla...

Thanks Mad Mitch for your reply. You are as ever correct on the calipers being TRW and original, bit unclear due to corrosion but think they had 5078/G stamped on caliper which is the 41mm piston in cast iron. I Have arranged for the calipers to be returned and refunded and will source some new ones...

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Hi Folks, Update on changing everything. OBD set pads to change no problem. My friend (qualified mechanic) working at his house had a few problems with removing drivers side caliper due to previous rounded of bolts. They were about 2.5 seconds way from getting cut off, however he managed to free the...

Thanks for that info, Good point about auto hold. My OBD does not require the engine to be on so will have to just suck it and see. Plan to get job done weather permitting this weekend.
Thanks for every bodies help and will update when all done.

Thanks again for your advice guys. Yes will bleed the brakes. For peace of mind will attach battery charger. I will update results when new calipers arrive and typical that the weather has changed this week to rain. Thanks again.

Thanks for reply folks, I also have the Ancel VD500 as previous post. So did you change calipers ok and without connecting battery charger? Never used that code reader before so any advice gladly welcome. Will it be just engine running, plug in, set pads to change, engine off, change brakes then eng...

Hi thanks for your reply, sadly do not have VCDS but do have OBD reader that allows EPB to be put in change pads/service mode. I would normally leave it to local garage but they are shut, isolating for covid-19 including VW in Aberdeen and Elgin. Has any body had any experience changing calipers wit...

Hi Folks, I have a 2009 passat b6 2.0tdi (110) with EPB. The rear wheels are frequently getting warm/hot, sometimes just one other times both. I wish to change both rear calipers with motors as a complete unit to new ones, new rotors and pads as car now over ten years old with 85K. Am I able to just...