So today was the first time i have ever changed the pads and discs on any car ive ever owned. Thought i would give it a go, especially after being quoted

 

Thanks mate i will defo look at this and probably use it

 

If your changing discs and pads, do you not have to bleed?

 

the guide for changing pads that i followed (https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...owtopic=123081) didnt say anything about bleeding. Is it an optional step?

 

No.

Nice write up , it is easy just take your time .

 

No, but you should check the fluid level. Last time I did mine I removed the resevoir cap afterwards and it overflowed straight away (fortunately I'd wrapped a rag around it first).

Everybody seems to just turn the rear caliper, but the proper tool both pushes in and turns. I guess if you just turn there's a small risk you'll have the opposite effect and pull the inside gubbins of the caliper out. There's a circlip that holds it in place, I can't imagine it'd take a huge amount of force.

Also if you change disks you should wire brush the hubs behind them as much as possible to remove rust and ensure the new disk sits flat.

And finally, still no screws in my disks. As far as I can tell, those screws only exist to make your life much harder the next time you change them.

 

I always remove the brake fluid cap and put a rag around it.

Shims are optional but recommended.

at Dembo's screw comment.

 

Yup, an old wire coathanger makes an excellent bespoke tool for this!

 

A pretty good guide!

Few things though:

1) ALWAYS use six sided sockets/spanners. These grip the sides of the bolt head, and not the edges - Rounding of head is MUCH less likely to occur

2) Even though you can simply swing caliper up, dont. You'll find it easier in general if you just remove the caliper.

3) Using copper grease on holding screws is fine. DO NOT USE ON BOLTS!!!! You will notice that there is a white residue on the bolts - that is threadlock. re-apply if you feel the need, but don't copper grease

 

Lots of copper grease on my bolts.