I have a little project over the weekend (I was hoping to get the bits and pieces before the long weekend here in Victoria but missed that by a couple of days).

I bought a set of DBA rotors and new pads from Brakes Direct, I have also picked up a wind back tool for the pistons in the rear.


These videos (and a bunch of other links I’ve read) leave me feeling pretty confident I know what I’m ding.
Front:
YouTube

Rear:
YouTube

Changing pads on a 2.5 TDi - VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum


I need to confirm I have all the tools I need, but I’m pretty sure I have a 21mm socket, 7mm hex and 10mm torx (although this looks like a triple square which I’m pretty sure I also have anyway) but they are all easy enough to pick up if I need them.

Note to me: Make sure the van isn’t blocking the Golf in when I start… just in case I need something

So the questions I have:

Copper anti seize between the hub and the rotor? Any brand suggestions (and places to get it)?
Grease for the slider pins. Any brand suggestions (and places to get it)?
That link above talks about putting copper slip on the back of the pads, I didn’t think this was necessary with modern brakes?

I’m 50/50 on bleeding the brakes myself or just leaving that to be done during it’s next service (which is next week anyway).

I’ll try and grab photos as I go an update this thread