Brakes and axle's

[everitt1980]

Wondering if anyone knows that when changing the rear axle bushes on leon do you have to remove the brake pipes or is it possible to romove the caliper and hold it in place with something? Have read other threads on people changing there's and all i can see on any guide i've found is disconnecting brake pipes when taking back axle off and wanted to avoid bleeding the system.

 

[kineticz]

I just rest it on something like a plantpot, but make sure it doesn't just hang loose to avoid damage to the brake line.

 

[everitt1980]

Yeah thanks for reply. I was thinking to use piece of wire or something to hold them in place. Done it on fronts before but never done anything on the rear suspension before so wasn't sure if they had to come off or not. Have you changed the bushes? Heard it can be a pig of a job!

 

[kineticz]

I don't think I've changed the bushes on the rear no... I've changed the hub and stub axle though