Brake Pads.

[nomadd]

Thought I'd put my current "benchtime" to some use and investigate the warning light that appeared on my dash over the weekend. Result: front brake pads are shot.

Ordered new ones online yesterday, with next day delivery. Still not arrived, Bugger.

Have read the appropriate sections of the Haynes workshop manual 5 times now. Job looks easy-peasy. But without the parts, it ain't goin' nowhere.

Glad to have shared.

Will keep you updated with progress.

[sasguru]

GSB not DIY.

[VectraMan]

Brake pads are about the easiest thing to replace on a car. Most the time it's only one bolt.

[nomadd]

Brake pads are about the easiest thing to replace on a car. Most the time it's only one bolt.

1 x caliper retaining clip.
2 x allen bolts.
1 x pad low-warning sensor (should be replaced at same time as pads.)

Repeat above on each side.

Parts have now arrived!

Now it's time for bleeding fingers.

At least the weather is looking good. I'm going in...

[Troll]

1 x caliper retaining clip.
2 x allen bolts.
1 x pad low-warning sensor (should be replaced at same time as pads.)

Repeat above on each side.

Parts have now arrived!

Now it's time for bleeding fingers.

At least the weather is looking good. I'm going in...

How ya going to get the calliper pots back in? (assuming disk)

[nomadd]

How ya going to get the calliper pots back in? (assuming disk)

Job done!

As regards pushing the pots back, I skipped the advice of the Haynes Manual: Clamp the flexible brakehose and undo the bleed nipple half a turn. Didn't want to get any air in the system. I used the "old way" of taking the top off the brake fluid reservoir, then levering the caliper pistons back in gently one at a time with a small tyre lever. Worked a treat.

[Cliphead]

Your cost v garage?

[BigTime]

How ya going to get the calliper pots back in? (assuming disk)

Hopefully with a caliper spreader and do remember to open the bleed nut as I was told forcing fluid back up the pipe screwed the ABS. While you're at and have plenty of time on your hands, replace the brake fluid.

[FiveTimes]

Your cost v garage?

as the OP is benched it gave him something to do and also saved spending the money at the garage.

Win/win

[TestMangler]

Brake pads are about the easiest thing to replace on a car. Most the time it's only one bolt.

If you ignore the ones holding the wheel on.......