Changing the discs and pads

[V6 Ade]

Changing the discs and pads this weekend, are there any special tools need for the job?

And are the front discs easy to get off?

 

[Addz]

never done mine but as far as i know you'll need a punch to get the pics that hold the pads in the caliper out, the pistons should be push back so just take the cover off the brake fluid bottle and the calipers will prob just unbolt off with 2 bolts...

though if anyone knows better please correct me!

 

[Eastlmark]

never done mine but as far as i know you'll need a punch to get the pics that hold the pads in the caliper out, the pistons should be push back so just take the cover off the brake fluid bottle and the calipers will prob just unbolt off with 2 bolts...

though if anyone knows better please correct me!

yep 2 bolts hold the calipers but they are hex type and very tight, an impact wrench makes easy work of them though, then 2 torx screws on the front of the discs. No locking tabs on the caliper bolts so need some thread lock on re assembly.

 

[V6 Ade]

Are they a hex type bolt or an allen key jobbie for caliper? Do you know what size torx bit for discs as i'll have to buy one.

Cheers.

 

[Eastlmark]

Are they a hex type bolt or an allen key jobbie for caliper? Do you know what size torx bit for discs as i'll have to buy one.

Cheers.

pretty sure a hex screw and an allen screw are the same thing, but they will be way too tight for an allen key. Dont quote me but i think its a H8 size. Whatever, the hole will be pretty corroded inside and will fool you into thinking is a size smaller than it really is so have a good clean in there first as rounding one of those off would be a disaster. As for the torx size I am sorry I dont know but I think its a T40 (sorry to be vague but my car is garaged miles away so cannot check) but they were not as tight as I expected and nealy broke my nose on the front wing when it went so easily so watch out!). If you intend to do any work on these cars I suggest you splash out on a decent socket set that has a range of hex and torx sockets-you will need them at some point.

 

[V6 Ade]

Cheers, eastlmark.

I broght a decent set when i had my E30 M3, god i miss that car.

 

[Jamesv6]

– the two mounting bolts from the disc (, Torx
hexagon key (T40),

Knowledge Base Section 33

 

[V6 Ade]

Thanks James, top stuff [smilie=bowdown.gif]