Hi all, about to fit Discs and pads all round on 2.8 do I need any specialist tools before I start ?????
Discs and Pads
- Thread starter Keith Lowes
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Decent jack, axle stands, 1/2" drive socket set, impact wrench a massive help. If you're changing the fluid as well a pressure bleeder is a big help. Good pair of pliers, or grips. You might need a decent light / torch. Can't think of any "special" tools though. I'd recommend some gloves and something to clean your hands afterwards.
Pretty straight forward job
Pretty straight forward job
Brilliant, where do you live and what time do you want me there
7mm allen key for the slider pins on the caliper
Also hex bit/wrench for caliper slider bolts and disc.
Proper tool or g clamp to compress piston in.
Brake cleaner and a tube of the correct silicone grease.
Proper tool or g clamp to compress piston in.
Brake cleaner and a tube of the correct silicone grease.
also deep sockets for the handbrake cable make it easier to undo / tighten the handbrake cable inside the car can be done with spanners but its a bit harder unless anyone else knows of a better way,
copper grease also useful to lubricate moving parts, wd40 / some sort of release spray and a big hammer,
wire brush wheel on a drill is also good for cleaning the mating surfaces of the hub / flange when re assembling..
copper grease also useful to lubricate moving parts, wd40 / some sort of release spray and a big hammer,
wire brush wheel on a drill is also good for cleaning the mating surfaces of the hub / flange when re assembling..
you can use the old brake pad / pads or take one of the pads out and use screwdriver or something similar to push the pistons back...if you not got a wind back tool or g clamp...
If you need a hand I'm happy to help, however it will be at least a couple of weeks before I'm free. This weekend is my last weekend at home before I go to Bahrain for a week and I won't be fit for anything the first weekend back, well according to Jill I wont be
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Be prepared to peel back the boots around the pistons and find a whole load of cr4p in there. DO NOT just push the pistons back and hope it'll be alright, it won't be. That way leads to seized pistons and horrible brakes. It's best to pump the pistons out as far as possible without popping them out of the seals and clean them as much as possible, then slip some of the right brake rubber grease in there. I'm not the only one round here that's wound up buying new pistons due to corrosion on the original ones. And I won't be the last, either.
Thank you for that one
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That's what we're here for. Don't worry, so long as you keep things clean you'll be OK. This is the sort of stuff, other makes are available
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Rubb...=372632992259a71580a4a6b14f1a9a5e1cbbb4de635f
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Just don’t pump the piston too far (all the way out) or there’ll be tears. Best to clip one of the old pads onto the outside of the calliper with some Mole grips if you’re on your own..
Tony.
Tony.
The sliders will probably be dirty, Do Not use sandpaper or a blade to clean them.
They're stainless. Use a plastic scraper, Cif/Jif cleaner, or brake cleaner if you have it. Then polish them with any kind of metal polish.
You can apply a Small amount of rubber silicone grease above if necessary. THEN CLEAN YOUR HANDS, THEN CLEAN THEM AGAIN. Be very careful not to get that grease on discs or pads.
They're stainless. Use a plastic scraper, Cif/Jif cleaner, or brake cleaner if you have it. Then polish them with any kind of metal polish.
You can apply a Small amount of rubber silicone grease above if necessary. THEN CLEAN YOUR HANDS, THEN CLEAN THEM AGAIN. Be very careful not to get that grease on discs or pads.
Having all the right tools is one thing ....knowing what to do with them is another ..........as I am finding out 
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We all started from the same place, some are still there.Having all the right tools is one thing ....knowing what to do with them is another ..........as I am finding out
Ain't gloves wonderful. 20 for two quid at our nearest Asda.
Hi, is it definitely 7mm???
Yes, it is 7mm. The screw which holds the disc to the hub is 6mm.
Tony.
Tony.
For some reason alot of brake systems use 7mm allen keys. I have some 7mm allen sockets and its the only time they are ever used.
How prevalent are rusted pistons? Looking to do my brakes and have the seal kits on order, but not sure if I need to also replace the pistons as well (of course, I’ll find out after I realize I do t have the parts I need)
The rears on mine were passable, but the fronts were awful.....I just replaced the lot.