Changing Brake Pads

[tapias]

Its a job I have never done before but willing to give ago but need to make sure I do it correct.

I purchased font/rear Mintex pads, £60 for the full set [smilie=lol.gif] Ive used this brand before on my vx220 and the only complaint that I had was that they didnt really fit the caliper 100% and you could hear them knock slightly when reversing & braking & then when going forward and braking apart from that there great.

I have read the wiki on changing the rear pads, seems pretty straight forward, is it really that easy or are there any steps missing, ie bleeding brake fluid, pumping the brake pedal etc. Can this job be completed with just one person?

Is the wiki on this topic a step by step idiot proof help file?

Also is the procedure for changing the rear the same as changing the front pads?

Thanks for any input.

 

[GTTurbo]

From what i gather the front pads are straight forward, as are rears but the piston
has to be wound back before fitting new pads.

 

[Anonymous]

front are easy really. U dont even have to take the caliper off.
Did my front and rear pads and discs last nite.

My only problem now is that my nsf is sticking on. Which hopefully i'll sort 2nite.

 

[Jamesv6]

Getting the wheels off will be your biggest challenge.

 

[tapias]

cool, so its just a simple case of winding the piston back (clockwise) as mentioned in the wiki file and then dropping them out and simply replacing them with the new ones?

Once the new ones are in i guess i just turn the ignition and pump the brake pedal until there back in position?

Thanks, sound like a piece of cake. I read a few articles aboun the wheels sticking but they have recently been of so it should be much of an issue.

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

Getting the wheels off will be your biggest challenge.

One of mine was a bugger and I'm not exactly small. A thick piece of rubber a length of wood and a hammer soon sorted it. When I put the fonts back on I put a layer of copper grease on the hub; should make it easier in the future. Was going to paint my rear brakes this weekend but I've been helping a mate fit his alarm. I'll report back how easy it is when I do get around to doing it.

If anyone lives anywhere near Doncaster and wants a hand or pointing in the right direction give me a shout. It's not the most complicated thing in the world but it's nice to get pointed in the right direction the first time, especially with brakes. I’d rather sort my own brakes every time as opposed to letting some spotty herbert near any of my vehicles.

 

[rikie-nl]

does some one know the product number of Ferodo DCS 2500. the front brake pads.
i now have the FCP 1348 H. but they dont fit.

 

[NikWilson]

does some one know the product number of Ferodo DCS 2500. the front brake pads.
i now have the FCP 1348 H. but they dont fit.

Try here:

http://www.yozzasport.co.uk/store/products.php?cat=19

EBC Reds rear DP31526C
EBC Yellow rear DP41526
Mintex Front MDB2207X
Mintex Rear MDB1526 (same as renault spider 96-99)


Nik

 

[rikie-nl]

does some one know the product number of Ferodo DCS 2500. the front brake pads.
i now have the FCP 1348 H. but they dont fit.

Try here:

http://www.yozzasport.co.uk/store/products.php?cat=19

EBC Reds rear DP31526C
EBC Yellow rear DP41526
Mintex Front MDB2207X
Mintex Rear MDB1526 (same as renault spider 96-99)


Nik

thanks [smilie=hi.gif]

 

[tapias]

Ive had a look at the rear brake pads and can see the pin at the bottom of the caliper, i guess this needs removing and then pivoting the caliper upwards, can some one confirm if this is correct?

Also I have taken a look at the front caliper but cant work out how to pivot it, cant see a pin like the rear. Loads have said its really easy but im not sure. Obviously im a bit of a novice and havent done it before.

Wheels werent that diff to take of either, already put AP racing decals on, looking swish.

Any guidance but be much appreciated.

Cheers

 

[tapias]

Anyone?

Can you give me a brief run down on how to do the fornt pads, i have absolutly no idea, im going to tackle them tomorrow. All i need is a few instructions on what to do and ill be fine.

I had a look at the caliper but cant see how im going to move the caliper to remove the pads?

I did notice a silver bracket with an arrow pointing downwards, do i need to remove it?

Thanks

 

[Matt]

Fronts: All you need to do is remove both retaining pins on the caliper and the metal bar that keeps them tight. Then gently tap the old pads out from the caliper. Push back the pistons carefully before sliding in the new ones.

Rears: Undo the bolt holding the caliper in place (near the top of the caliper at the back) then tap out the retaining bolt (with clip) the caliper should then swing upwards allowingt you to remove the pads. You then need to wind the piston back in with a tool (piston rewind tool, screwdriver, or an oil filter removal tool works). Place new pads in once caliper is fully rewound.

Make sure you double check everything when you put it all back!!

Pump brake pedal and check fluid levels after too.

 

[tapias]

Thanks for that!

Thats what i wanted!