hi guys im wanting to change my brake pads on my j-spec twin turbo. how easy is this job, never done it before on any car, and fancy having ago. do you need any special tools? and is there any right ups or how to's knocking about.

cheers

si

if they are like uk spec brake calipers (front) then the hardest part is getting the wheel off lol, just watch how you get them off and put them back in the same way, once the wheel is off you will see on the caliper two screw heads, they are conected to rods that hold the pads in place, on the back of the caliper is a metal wire which hold the rods in place, remove the wire then pull the rods out (towards you) then on the side of the caliper there is a metal bracket wich is also held in by the rods remove that and you will be able to slide the pad out of the side, take one pad out and push back the piston (take the lid off the brake fluid resovoir) with a metal bar or screwdriver, put pad in and do the same with the other pistons, then reverse sequence putting new pads in

 

not the best of instrutions but it gives you an idea of what is involved, make sure before you drive off, you put the lid on the resevoir and pump the brakes till you get feel back in the pedal, also take your time for a few miles till new pads are heated up and settled in

cheers mate, think i might give it a go.

you only need to concern yourself with the bottom part of the pic not the pic with of the calipper with the bolts otherwise your caliper will fall off lol

if they are like uk spec brake calipers (front) then the hardest part is getting the wheel off lol, just watch how you get them off and put them back in the same way, once the wheel is off you will see on the caliper two screw heads, they are conected to rods that hold the pads in place, on the back of the caliper is a metal wire which hold the rods in place, remove the wire then pull the rods out (towards you) then on the side of the caliper there is a metal bracket wich is also held in by the rods remove that and you will be able to slide the pad out of the side, take one pad out and push back the piston (take the lid off the brake fluid resovoir) with a metal bar or screwdriver, put pad in and do the same with the other pistons, then reverse sequence putting new pads in

 

not the best of instrutions but it gives you an idea of what is involved, make sure before you drive off, you put the lid on the resevoir and pump the brakes till you get feel back in the pedal, also take your time for a few miles till new pads are heated up and settled in

nice 1 mate im doing mine tommorow

you only need to concern yourself with the bottom part of the pic not the pic with of the calipper with the bolts otherwise your caliper will fall off lol

Be sure to copper grease the shims(as diagram)as these brakes are known for squeaking etc! ;)

my shims left my calipers a long time ago lol, copper grease averything though

nice 1 mate im doing mine tommorow

hi mate i'm up in brad tomoz, done pads a few times easy job could call round in morn but nd to be in Keighley for 12.30 if you want a hand. er in doors will be with me though :rolleyes: :rofl: