billy45 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 hi i need help my mot is up and i need to fit new rear pads but i looked at calipers and cant see what i need to do to remove themcould someone give me a retards instrution on how to do this and what tools i may need please asaptanks billy Link to post Share on other sites
billy45 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 sorry its a 96 vr6 and the front discs wer 288 mm if that makes any differancebilly Link to post Share on other sites
dellert 0 Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 its an easy job but you may struggle with the bolts!!!! I did, rounded them off and ended up taking it to a garage to grind them off! Jack up, wheel off, handbrake off, disconnect handbrake cable, undo the two allen bolts that hold the caliper on, you may get away with just one?! I had to do both as i was changing disc as well. pop the pads out, then you need to wind the piston back, there are two notches in the piston face and you need to turn it back, not sure if its clockwise or anticlockwise, then fit the new pads, and there you are, i generally bleed the system when i do this purely cos while i got the wheel and stuff off it seems like a good time to do it. once the brakes are back together you will need to check they are not binding, as the handbrake may need adjusting. To be fair i think if you need to ask how to do it, you may be better off having it done! Its mostly common sense but it can be a proper pain!!! Also dont buy cheap pads, get genuine or brembo or something, nasty cheap ones you may as well not bother as they are hopeless! If you have any more questions just ask!Danny Link to post Share on other sites
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