Is it a straight forward job to change pads and disks with when I have an EPB set up (MY 2011 TDV8)? I only have the most basic of DIY experience and no IID.

The EPB alarm has bleeped t me a few times recentl on start of engine, so presumably something need cleaning and adjusting too.

It it really a job for my Independent?

It's a pretty straightforward job - the EPB doesn't really come into it much aside from [a] making sure it's off and can't accidentally come on [b] adjustment procedure [c] bedding in procedure. There is a very good document on disco3.co.uk written by member Bodsy called "Bodsy's Brake Bible". It's specific to the D3 but there is a lot of commonality and it will give you a sense of the job.

I've done it on a D3 without issue and I adjusted the EPB on my 2009 FF yesterday (though it's still , I think the drum must be contaminated judging by the amount of copaslip there was all over the place).

Having said all that, it's brakes we're talking about so if you're not confident, leave it your local independent. 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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Its fairly easy and you need to do the bedding in adjustment procedure once the discs are changed. a good basic diy job if your fairly competent with the spanners. Current 2007 TDV8 Vogue Buckingham Blue

for the DIYer, its called an ELECTRONIC HB so, if you disconnect the battery! The electronic bit won’t work whilst you do the job

Thanks one and all, I will brave the task armed with the additional knowledge.

When I did the rear discs and pads on mine, I left mine in 'N' with the EPB off, parked on level ground (wheels chocked) and nothing more.

No EPB adjustment needed. No errors. Very easy.

This was after learning the above from a chap who did the same on a D3 without issue. I'm sure others on here have done the same. Si. <This is my name.

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You should really pull the fuse or disconnect the battery to be safe and also do the EPB adjustment when you're done. It's not difficult if you already have the wheel off. I found it easier on the D3 though as you can get a 32mm socket on the hub and turn until a set resistance is achieved and then back off the adjuster. The FF approach feels a bit less scientific. 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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