Aero-M Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 as the title i need new pads on the front and rear and have never fitted any before. after the only garage around here to trust stiched me up, im thinking of doing these sort of jobs myself? any advice please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Have a quick search, R3dgecko rob did a guide. Buy the workshop manuals and get your tools out, a lot of jobs will suprise you as to their ease. Be sure to oinvest in proper safety gear though - trolley jack axle stands etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 If nothing is seized its a doddle, i did my front pads in 45 mins last week, you should use get copper grease, something to push the calipers back. If things are stuck however like my rear pins where when i did them it can take somewhat longer, its well worth doing yourself, you wont just throw your shims away like some mechanics do. Goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 If there was ever I job a wouldn't want to make an @rse of, it would be the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 If there was ever I job a wouldn't want to make an @rse of, it would be the brakes. i agree, thought i would ask and if its said to be undo-able for someone who hasn't done them before i wont try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 If ever there was a job you SHOULD do on your own car its YOUR brakes unless your utterly hopeless and could'nt build something outta lego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I suppose it's like anything else though, if you are confident about doing it then it should be easy enough. Take no notice of me, I struggled painting my calipers myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 i build and modify nitro engned models (car, helicopter) so im good at solving probs and making things work, once i know the principle of doing them i will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasurrey Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I did my fronts recently and it was a doddle. There are a few do`s and don`ts though. Do use axle stands as well as a trolley jack, don`t use anything hard or sharp to push the pistons back, as you could slip and damage the dust seals (wood or plastic is ideal), do check that after pushing the pistons back your fluid reservoir hasn`t been sick on your paintwork, do start the engine and pump the brake pedal until you get good resistance and lastly don`t expect your braking to be 100% instantly, drive carefully until the pads have had a chance to bed in to the contours of the discs;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 give me a shout if you need a hand mate:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 give me a shout if you need a hand mate:d i will do mate, if your coming over one night we will have a look to make sure they are jap brakes by looking at yours. how did you get on with your caliper fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 i build and modify nitro engned models (car, helicopter) so im good at solving probs and making things work, once i know the principle of doing them i will be fine. Should be well within your capabilities then, you'll wonder why you didnt do them before. Good pointers above by Suprasurrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 thanks for evryones help, i have done a search as to which pads to go for, so im going to give it a try, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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