mathew Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 ok upfront i have the uk spec brakes which is pretty obvious given the size but my rear ones are much smaller so would these be jap spec ones or is there a possibility that they are uk spec as well? i need to find this out as ive gotta order new brake pads and theres too many options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 some photos may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 some photos may help. yeah that would be handy:D i shall return in a few mins with some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 pics and we can tell u straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glanov Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 if they look the same as the front but smaller there uk spec mate!! j spec are dif shape!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 rear front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 UK calipers all round. I have some nice fast road spec pads for those, on special offer at just £140 a full car set, plus 7.80 P&P to UK mainland addresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 UK's, result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 UK calipers all round. I have some nice fast road spec pads for those, on special offer at just £140 a full car set, plus 7.80 P&P to UK mainland addresses. how do i go about ordering these? also how difficult is it to change the pads? ive spent an absolute fortune this week and could really do with saving some £'s by possibley changing them myself (if its not too difficult). anybody know any links to guides on how to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Ahh stop showing off! You knew they were UK Spec's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 how do i go about ordering these? also how difficult is it to change the pads? ive spent an absolute fortune this week and could really do with saving some £'s by possibley changing them myself (if its not too difficult). anybody know any links to guides on how to? its very easy if the pins aren't stuck, and ranges from a tricky to a right pita if they are Wheel off..........in board side of the caliper, remove the wire from the pins.......then try and remove them......they may just slide out, but they may not budge at all. If they are stuck then do a search on caliper pins to see what you may be up against and therefore where you may need to take it to sort them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 its very easy if the pins aren't stuck, and ranges from a tricky to a right pita if they are Wheel off..........in board side of the caliper, remove the wire from the pins.......then try and remove them......they may just slide out, but they may not budge at all. If they are stuck then do a search on caliper pins to see what you may be up against and therefore where you may need to take it to sort them out. I employed the use of Mr Dremel 300 when mine got stuck Those were worrying times. What a wave of relief when I eventually got it out. If you haven't got brake pin punchers Halfords sell Laser ones that fit perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 If the pins will move with firm finger pressure or light tapping you will find a pad change very straightforward. If the pins seem really stuck STOP immediately and pay someone who has the right gear to get them out, or it will end in floods of tears and pound notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky666 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 ^^ agreed, i almost learned that the hard way at the weekend getting UK front's calipers off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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