Lupy loo Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Can anyone tell me how to change the disks on my Lupo, I have bought new ones and want to try and do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Dead easy!Jack it upTake the wheel offUndo the two bolts holding the carriers and calipers onUndo the little screw holding the disc in place (this can be tricky if it's seized, make sure you put some copper grease on when refitting)Remove old disc.Refitting is a reversal of removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 But remember... Brakes are brakes, don't do it wrong, If you get changing a light bult wrong, it wont work.... If you get changing the brakes wrong, you are in the cart! If you are unsure, take it to somebody who knows.Whats the story of a ABT Lupo anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Rear discs are a little trickier, is it front or back you are changing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupy loo Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 But remember... Brakes are brakes, don't do it wrong, If you get changing a light bult wrong, it wont work.... If you get changing the brakes wrong, you are in the cart! If you are unsure, take it to somebody who knows.Whats the story of a ABT Lupo anyway?Well, I got this LUPO on Saturday and it is a first car. Black with Alloys and an ABT body kit. It has twin rear exhaust pipes. This was supplied by the dealer, not sur if it was fitted by the dealer or the factory ??Rear discs are a little trickier, is it front or back you are changing?Front and it sounds simples, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupy loo Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Dead easy!Jack it upTake the wheel offUndo the two bolts holding the carriers and calipers onUndo the little screw holding the disc in place (this can be tricky if it's seized, make sure you put some copper grease on when refitting)Remove old disc.Refitting is a reversal of removal. Sounds simples, cheers man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Make sure you clean all mating surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 And try not to round off the grub screw when you take it off.I would always replace the grub screw each time I changed the disc.They are not expensive, and saves lots of swearing after a couple of uses lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Make sure you clean all mating surfaces.Does she not get annoyed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 It depends if she's been able to put her feet up while he cleans the pots and pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupy loo Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 And try not to round off the grub screw when you take it off.I would always replace the grub screw each time I changed the disc.They are not expensive, and saves lots of swearing after a couple of uses lolMating no chance, she is grubby and needs a scrub.What grub screw ?? no body said anything about that. I will get some advice on getting the wheel off too in case the car falls over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 There is a grub screw that holds the disc while you take your wheel off.It doesnt need to be in.My previous Polo, my Lupos and my Polo all have had a least one sheared grub screw at one time or the other Use a good large pozi screw driver and they are fine.Oh, and press forward firmly, don't be a girl about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yeah, they can be a bitch. I rounded both of mine off the other day. One came out with an impact driver and I had to drill the other out.New ones were 20p from my local motorfactors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupy loo Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yeah, they can be a bitch. I rounded both of mine off the other day. One came out with an impact driver and I had to drill the other out.New ones were 20p from my local motorfactors.Well, perhaps this job is not quite that simple for a girl. I will get some male help with the drilling bit.Thanks for all your advice, I am going to give it a go tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 its pretty simple the most difficult part is getting the wee grub screw out...impact screwdriver couple whacks and jobs a goodun, i realised that after spending ages rounding and trying to get it out with a normal screwdriver..dohim going to fir my rear discs today only thing different that i can see is that the rear pistons need ot be woun dback rather than pushed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yeah if that screw is a pain you need an impact driver. Often new discs come with a new screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupy loo Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yeah if that screw is a pain you need an impact driver. Often new discs come with a new screw.Well changing the disks was no problem until..................................... the jack failed........ the car dropped to the floor and put a nice scar on the Black ABT. £150 to fix the paint now Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well changing the disks was no problem until..................................... the jack failed........ the car dropped to the floor and put a nice scar on the Black ABT. £150 to fix the paint now Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! oh shizzle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what type of jack was it?!? Gutted for ya matie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well changing the disks was no problem until..................................... the jack failed........ the car dropped to the floor and put a nice scar on the Black ABT. £150 to fix the paint now Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!Bad news, but trolley jack and axle stands is the only way. I assume you were using the emergency roadside jack?£29 @ Argos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yep the silly standard jack is for roadside emergency wheel changes only, they can be seriously dangerous as shown here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupy loo Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yep the silly standard jack is for roadside emergency wheel changes only, they can be seriously dangerous as shown hereIt would be a bloody emergancy if the jack failed and your head was under it, I had just taken it off the Axel stand and was about to put the wheel on, then Crack went the white nylon bit on the jack !!If it was a new car, VW would be paying for it.Leson leant the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Wheels on first before taking the axle stands out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 The VW jack did this to me! Now I only use it to jack the car up the first 2 inches, until I can get my trolley jack under, Which is from the Argos kit linked earlier in the thread. It's lasted me 7 years, 2 dozen cars, half a dozen engine changes and more sets of wheels than I can imagine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Drive onto blocks of wood, much safer!I've got a low jack, it's brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 lkol i changed mine with the silly little jack and all was fine..shall be investing in a trolley jack tho much safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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