Ian, I did this exact job Monday evening. In my case I did disconnected the brake cable from the cliper housing (both Haynes and TIS suggest doing this). Disconnecting the cable takes about 2 minutes with a pair of pliers.
As Alec says the wind back tool is a god send for retracting the pistons.
I have a 'how to' doc that I got off another site if you need some pointers on doing this job.
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Many thanks to yourself misterbarbel and Alec for the helpful replies. Re disconnecting the brake cable at the caliper did you have to relax the tension in the cable first or not. Re 'how to' doc would welcome any advice you can give.
Kind Regards
Ian
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Ian
As long as your handbrake isn't engaged you should be able to disconnect the cable at the caliper using a pair of long nose pliers.
The 'how to' doc I used is here forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=483838
Lot's of other vw 'how to' guides on that site too.
misterbarbel
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Job done .I didnt have to disconnect handbrake as advised. Once again thanks to all for the invaluable advice
Ian
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