Brake Pad & Disc Replacement Skoda Octavia (Mk3) / VW Golf (MK7), Audi A3 (MK3), Seat Leon (Mk3)

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: https://geni.us/yfpk 3/8" Ratchet: https://geni.us/dKnbK 3/8" Socket Set: https://geni.us/7mwQE Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/PKUmD Brake Caliper Hanging Clips: https://geni.us/4WPbxe Brake Caliper Windback Tool: https://geni.us/9fopF (or) G Clamp: https://geni.us/Vdg3za Wire Brush: https://geni.us/VOL9yq Torx Bit Set (T30 needed): https://geni.us/Gpcstss 1/4" Socket Set: https://geni.us/GSRN0q7 Large hammer: https://geni.us/zdkJUO2 3/8" Torque wrench: https://geni.us/AzTsgnT Lifting Jack: https://geni.us/YJGjvA Axle stands: https://geni.us/bzcysWt Rubber Caps for Jackstands: https://geni.us/THXyBZr Supplies Brake disc retaining nut (Mk3 Octavia): to follow EBC Greenstuff brake pads & discs set; Buy on eBay: https://geni.us/s8CtKT4 Brake cleaner: https://geni.us/M5ER8NQ Ceramic brake grease: https://geni.us/J5TZEUd Disclaimer: If buy from the links above I may receive a small commission which helps support the channel. 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