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SRGTD wrote: Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:59 pm It’s really easy and should take no more than 5 minutes to remove the old ones and fit the new ones.

The most important thing to do is to put the wipers into the service position, so you can safely lift the wiper arms away from the screen without damaging the paintwork on the bonnet edge.

This YouTube video shows and explains very well how to change them on a mk5 Golf, but the procedure should be exactly the same on the current model Polo;
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMG-u90cEo

ho8882000 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:13 am
Hello S_94,

I would like to ask if your car has a "Rear Drum Brake" or a "Rear Disc Brake"?

Thanks.

S_94 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:41 pm

SRGTD wrote: Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:59 pm It’s really easy and should take no more than 5 minutes to remove the old ones and fit the new ones.

The most important thing to do is to put the wipers into the service position, so you can safely lift the wiper arms away from the screen without damaging the paintwork on the bonnet edge.

This YouTube video shows and explains very well how to change them on a mk5 Golf, but the procedure should be exactly the same on the current model Polo;
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMG-u90cEo

Thanks mate

ho8882000 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:13 am
Hello S_94,

I would like to ask if your car has a "Rear Drum Brake" or a "Rear Disc Brake"?

Thanks.

Hi mate,

Not very clued up when it comes to that stuff but this website says 'Front / rear disc brakes'. https://www.carwow.co.uk/volkswagen/pol ... ifications

johnpolo2 wrote:On my to do list, the factory fit blades are complete crap.

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Vonbek2004 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:21 am Bought some new wipers over the weekend and what a difference. Clearly shows the ones they provide aren't the greatest..

Bosch blades... [emoji16][emoji16]

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phillos wrote:

Vonbek2004 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:21 am Bought some new wipers over the weekend and what a difference. Clearly shows the ones they provide aren't the greatest..

Bosch blades... [emoji16][emoji16]

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Are you saying Bosch blades are bad? Can’t really tell from those smileys.

I swapped the stock (I believe SWF) for some Bosch Aerotwins. And the difference was night and day. They look very similar in design, but the rubber material must be different.

Vonbek2004 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2019 3:02 pm

phillos wrote:

Vonbek2004 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:21 am Bought some new wipers over the weekend and what a difference. Clearly shows the ones they provide aren't the greatest..

Bosch blades... [emoji16][emoji16]

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Are you saying Bosch blades are bad? Can’t really tell from those smileys.

I swapped the stock (I believe SWF) for some Bosch Aerotwins. And the difference was night and day. They look very similar in design, but the rubber material must be different.

Sorry for any confusion .

Bosch blades are the way forward, wayyy better than the stock ones that VW provide

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S_94 wrote:I've replaced my blades but they seem quick squeaky in my opinion.

Can't hear anything with the radio on but they're definitely not quiet when the car is silent. Wondering if there's a problem with the screen itself.

Rocky5 wrote:Hi,
I am thinking of changing my wipers for the GTI+. Please could you confirm if Bosch Aerotwins A864s is the proper fit.
Thanks in advance.

monkeyhanger wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:18 pm You need Bosch Aerotwin A864S and you can pay around £19 for the set if you shop around.