How to Fit New APEC Front Discs
Thanks to Matt for this great guide for fitting new APEC front discs.
As usual, use this guide at your own risk and if you are unsure, get a trusted mechanic to do the work for you.
APEC Front Disc part number: DSK2779. Price approx £45 + VAT each (correct mid 2011).
Tools Needed:
Ratchet
WD40 / Penetrating spray (to loosen everything)
TX40 bit
10mm Hex Bit
Oil filter removal tool or caliper rewind tool (used to push calipers back in)
Copper Grease
Rubber Mallet - trust me, you'll need this to get the old discs off!!!!
Step 1: Remove Caliper Retaining Nuts
Unscrew the 2 caliper retaining nuts from behind the caliper. Make sure the bolts are clean so the ratchet goes in properly.
Step 2: Remove Caliper
Before removing the caliper, tap the old brake pads out, removing the locking pins. Then remove the caliper.
Step 3: Push Back Caliper Pistons
Use the oil filter extractor tool (or caliper rewind tool) to push the pistons in on the caliper. Trust me, it works!
Step 4: Remove Hex Retaining Screws on Old Discs
Remove the hex retaining screws on the old brake discs. These should come out quite easily.
Step 5: Remove Old Discs
Bang the old discs like hell with a rubber mallet to get them off. It took me a while to get them off.
Step 6: Get New Discs
Head out to get your new discs.
Step 7: Apply Copper Grease
Apply copper grease before putting the new discs on.
Step 8: Install New Discs
Put the new disc in place and screw the hex nuts back on.
Step 9: Refit Caliper and Pads
Refit the caliper and pads, making sure the retaining bolts are fitted back in properly.
Step 10: Enjoy!
Voila! Much better. Have a beer!
Ps: Make sure you test carefully.
Thanks to Matt for this great guide for fitting new APEC front discs.
As usual, use this guide at your own risk and if you are unsure, get a trusted mechanic to do the work for you.
APEC Front Disc part number: DSK2779. Price approx £45 + VAT each (correct mid 2011).
Tools Needed:
Ratchet
WD40 / Penetrating spray (to loosen everything)
TX40 bit
10mm Hex Bit
Oil filter removal tool or caliper rewind tool (used to push calipers back in)
Copper Grease
Rubber Mallet - trust me, you'll need this to get the old discs off!!!!
Step 1: Remove Caliper Retaining Nuts
Unscrew the 2 caliper retaining nuts from behind the caliper. Make sure the bolts are clean so the ratchet goes in properly.
Step 2: Remove Caliper
Before removing the caliper, tap the old brake pads out, removing the locking pins. Then remove the caliper.
Step 3: Push Back Caliper Pistons
Use the oil filter extractor tool (or caliper rewind tool) to push the pistons in on the caliper. Trust me, it works!
Step 4: Remove Hex Retaining Screws on Old Discs
Remove the hex retaining screws on the old brake discs. These should come out quite easily.
Step 5: Remove Old Discs
Bang the old discs like hell with a rubber mallet to get them off. It took me a while to get them off.
Step 6: Get New Discs
Head out to get your new discs.
Step 7: Apply Copper Grease
Apply copper grease before putting the new discs on.
Step 8: Install New Discs
Put the new disc in place and screw the hex nuts back on.
Step 9: Refit Caliper and Pads
Refit the caliper and pads, making sure the retaining bolts are fitted back in properly.
Step 10: Enjoy!
Voila! Much better. Have a beer!
Ps: Make sure you test carefully.
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