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