How to change brake discs and pads?

[Rick-sta]

Don't laugh but is there a good how to anywhere for replacing the brake discs and pads all round on a 75 v6? I've never actually changed discs and pads before, never trusted myself in case I get it wrong and the car don't stop

Looks straight forward enough, but just wanted to check if there is a really good how to I can follow ?

Cheers

[suzublu]

All in the "How To" forum

[Sheraton]

the how-to's on here for the brakes are not the easiest to follow (no disrespect ) - i think i looked at the Haynes before doing my rear discs/pads.

it's an easy enough job - but it's nice to know what to expect before tackling these things - especially with brakes

I found a vid showing the process (on a 75) - i'm sure i done things slightly different to these guys (r.e removing the caliper etc..) but it's good for a visualisation of the task


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZiC1nwpHbM


Paul.

[Arctic]

I have quite a few photo's on the subject just never got round to doing the how to, but one little bit of advise make sure you have a 7mm Allen key and use good quality 6 sided 13mm and 15mm ring spanners or sockets.

You will also need a 5o torx, some cable ties, to hold the caliper up and out of the way while changing the discs and pads clean the sliders, brake shoes and back plates while you have the rear disc drum off.

If I get time over the next few days I will try and load up the pics for you, but I am sure an how to as been done already. Arctic

[steve-45]

Originally Posted by Arctic

Imake sure you have a 7mm Allen key . Arctic

That's useful to know, I have 2 sets of Allen Keys and neither set has a 7mm key.... must buy one as I'm sure my pads will need changing one day....

[Rick-sta]

Done the brakes and painted up the calipers, posted some pics here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...35#post2400335

Thanks for the help all

[Caulkhead]

Originally Posted by Arctic

I have quite a few photo's on the subject just never got round to doing the how to, but one little bit of advise make sure you have a 7mm Allen key and use good quality 6 sided 13mm and 15mm ring spanners or sockets.

You will also need a 5o torx, some cable ties, to hold the caliper up and out of the way while changing the discs and pads clean the sliders, brake shoes and back plates while you have the rear disc drum off.

If I get tine over the next few days I will try and load up the pics for you, but I am sure an how to as been done already. Arctic

I am doing this soon. Any suggestions where to get the good quality 6 sided ring spanners? I have all the other tools, and some irwin bolt grip things in case.

[Pete]

I was looking at these recently, you can buy singly to save some money:

http://www.gibbtools.com/block.php?block_id=7007

Laser do a set of combination spanners too for about £50 on Amazon

[Caulkhead]

Originally Posted by Sheraton

the how-to's on here for the brakes are not the easiest to follow (no disrespect ) - i think i looked at the Haynes before doing my rear discs/pads.

it's an easy enough job - but it's nice to know what to expect before tackling these things - especially with brakes

I found a vid showing the process (on a 75) - i'm sure i done things slightly different to these guys (r.e removing the caliper etc..) but it's good for a visualisation of the task


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZiC1nwpHbM



Paul.

Just done this and agree the how to is really not much help. No mention of the difficulty of accessing the calliper bolts or danger of rounding off etc.

The video is much better, and helps with adjusting the handbrake to help remove the disc and reset after new disc is on.

I removed the calliper before trying to remove the carrier, this gave better access to the difficult to get at carrier bolts. With the aid of a 'good' six sided spanner and a tap from a hammer they came out quite easily.

Hope Atctic does a new how to soon, as the current one is (imho based on experience of doing the job) likely to lead to members having problems.

I am only 65 and look forward to doing the job again in a few years time! But compared to brake light switch it was a doddle!

[Davey1991]

If you were closer I have all the tools you need.

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