How to replace the brake pads & discs on your Skoda Octavia (Mk 3 shown).
The MK3 Octavia (5E) is built on the same MQB platform as the Audi A3 Mk3, VW Golf Mk7 & the Seat Leon Mk3 and is therefore almost identical to:
Audi A3 Mk3 (2013–2020)[2]
Audi Q2 (2016–present)[10]
Audi TT Mk3 (2014–present)[11]
SEAT León Mk3 (2012–2020)[12]
Škoda Octavia Mk3 (2012–2020)[13]
Škoda Superb Mk3 (B8) (2015–present)[14]
Volkswagen Arteon/CC (2017–present)[15]
Volkswagen Atlas/Teramont (2017–present)[9]
Atlas Cross Sport / Teramont X (2019–present)
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (2012–2020)[2]
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan (2014–2020)
Volkswagen Lamando (2014–2022)[16]
Volkswagen Passat/Magotan (B8) (2014–present)[17]
Volkswagen Passat (China only) (2018–present)[18]
Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (6C) (2015-present)
Volkswagen Touran Mk2 (2015–present)[2]
Torques
Brake disc retaining nut: 4.5Nm (3.5ft lbs)
Brake caliper retaining pins 30Nm (22ft lbs)
Tools
3/8" Hex Bit Set: [ Ссылка ]
3/8" Ratchet: [ Ссылка ]
3/8" Socket Set: [ Ссылка ]
Screwdriver Set: [ Ссылка ]
Brake Caliper Hanging Clips: [ Ссылка ]
Brake Caliper Windback Tool: [ Ссылка ]
(or) G Clamp: [ Ссылка ]
Wire Brush: [ Ссылка ]
Torx Bit Set (T30 needed): [ Ссылка ]
1/4" Socket Set: [ Ссылка ]
Large hammer: [ Ссылка ]
3/8" Torque wrench: [ Ссылка ]
Lifting Jack: [ Ссылка ]
Axle stands: [ Ссылка ]
Rubber Caps for Jackstands: [ Ссылка ]
Supplies
Brake disc retaining nut (Mk3 Octavia): to follow
EBC Greenstuff brake pads & discs set; Buy on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
Brake cleaner: [ Ссылка ]
Ceramic brake grease: [ Ссылка ]
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Chapters:
00:00 Loosen Brake Reservoir Lid
00:23 Loosen Brake Disc Retaining Nut
00:33 Remove Dust Caps
00:53 Remove Caliper Pins
01:23 Push Brake Caliper Piston Back Slightly
01:53 Hang Caliper Up
02:04 Remove Pads
02:15 Fully Retract Brake Caliper Piston
02:35 Clean Caliper
02:52 Remove Brake Disc
03:49 Clean Hub & Apply Grease
04:26 Install New Disc
04:58 Fit New Brake Pads
06:20 Apply Grease to Brake Pad Carrier
06:41 Fit Brake Caliper
07:02 Fit Brake Caliper Retaining Pins
08:25 Fit Dust Caps on Caliper Retaining Pins
08:37 Replace Brake Reservoir Lid
08:48 Safety Checks
