Brake pads vw t5 transporter

Ned_led16

Is this link more or less it - is it stupid and dangerous to change them yourself - with no prior knowledge??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0SZ0k4WXno

that grinding noise when i brake is frustrating - and id prefer not to pay a mechanic as funds like everyone are short these days!!!

also thios crowd looks cheap - do i need a special brand???

http://www.mister-auto.ie/en/rear-brake-pads-set-of-4/volkswagen-transporter-v-camionette-7ha-7hh-2-5-tdi-130ch_v17365_g900006.html

Nissan doctor

If you've let it go to the point that you have a grinding noise then you need disks as well as pads.

Ned_led16

is that 100% right? i thought they have a warning ??

Ned_led16

any tips or web sites that show a complete beginner how to change them over??? moneys to tight to mention - a little scint eastwood

Guy:Incognito

Ned_led16 wrote: »

is that 100% right? i thought they have a warning ??

The warning (if it has it and if the last person bothered to put in the cables) happens well before you get metal on metal.

Nissan doctor

Ned_led16 wrote: »

is that 100% right? i thought they have a warning ??

There are two types of warnings, one is a sensor which puts on a light on the dash(presumably your van doesn't have this) and the other is a little metal clip which causes a squeak when the pads are low.

A grinding noise means that you have worn comletely through the pad and the metal backing is now damaging the disk.

George Dalton

Is the noise coming from the front or the rear?