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Old 21st May 2012, 12:42   #1
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has anyone any advice on how to change the brake pads front and rear or a link to a general how to.......

I've searched thehow to forum but have had no luck

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Old 21st May 2012, 13:32   #2
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It's pretty self explanatory when you get the wheels off, all I will say is people say that the rear pads can be replaced without removing the calipers or carrier, when I did it there was no way they'd fit (maybe the Mintex pads I used were thicker than standard) and I needed to remove the carrier to fit them in.

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Old 21st May 2012, 14:25   #3
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Buy a Haynes manual, for a DIYer it's an essential.

Possibly the hardest part is the torque screw, at least it was on my Picasso, I had to buy an impact wrench to free the ******s.

I plan to do all four discs and pads (part's already bought), I also bought a manual, although there is loads of info on this site covering most items it is good to have some piccies to look at (even poor quality Haynes ones).
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Old 21st May 2012, 15:40   #4
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I did my first disk / pad change ever on my ZT earlier - have to say it was very very easy, and while I'm not a retard I'm no mechanic...
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A caliper windback tool makes the job easier. If you want a caliper removal key (basically an Allan Key with a big handle), you need a 7mm.

Also make sure your anti rattle springs are in place as if you lose one it WILL cause uneven pad wear and excessive brake pedal travel. If they're missing, replace them when you fit the new pads or you will soon ruin the pads.

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Old 21st May 2012, 16:30   #6
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No need for the rewinding tool.
A g clamp and a syringe will do, as is usual for front brakes. Our cars have German brakes, rated for high speeds so rear brakes are highly specced.
Oh and the BMW 7 mm hex , halfords sells a laser set for a tenner or so. This is very handy to have, if you will keep the car you will be taking the carrier off lots

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"not the way to do it" ?

After doing it for 25 years I beg to differ

It's a viscous circle, the less the bleed nipple is used the more chance of it seizing when you do eventually need to use it.

I've had plenty of calipers apart and there's always some moisture and dirt in the corner, I'd prefer to get rid of it rather than chance it going back up the line.

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