Lollipops, discs and pads all round this afternoon.

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G-A-R-Y

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 North Bristol
After cleaning up the discs which didn't do much good I decided to buy new. They were very rusty from lack of use I suppose. I noticed the lollipops were a bit loose/worn so did them whilst it was jacked up. They were surprisingly easy to do, you just have to pull slowly and off they pop.
I used ECP for the rears but surprisingly Halfords were cheaper than ECP for the front discs and pads, All Pagid, ECP supply Halfords, so figure that one out.
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The rears are exactly the same as the front, once the discs are off you are able to see the rear shoes (handbrake) and more importantly the adjuster wheel. Once you see this you'll understand how it works and how to adjust the handbrake.
 
instigata said:
How long did that take? (an afternoon?) Need to do the brakes all around - but dreading it :)
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As long as you have the tools it's easy perhaps the only difficult part was loosening the 5mm allen key that secures the disc. If it does break off or you have to drill it out don't worry. It's not crucial.
 
instigata said:
How long did that take? (an afternoon?) Need to do the brakes all around - but dreading it :)
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I changed my rear discs and pads two weeks ago, took about 30-60 mins per side, very straightforward process.

Use a good quality/fitting allen key for disc retaining screw and a good fitting 16mm ring spanner/socket for the carrier (ideally with a breaker bar for some leverage).

If your sensors have not been triggered then no need to buy new ones.

Rear discs should just come off over the handbrake shoes (providing it's off).

IIRC tools needed - Jack, 17mm wheel brace, 2xallen keys for caliper removal and disc retaining bolt, 16mm ring spanner, flat end screwdriver for pinging off the caliper/pad clip thingy??, long nose pliers for pulling and replacing the pad sensor, a 10mm spanner for putting between the old pads to lever the brake piston back, wire brush, copper slip, some brake cleaner for if the discs need cleaning once finished.
 
Well done on that Gary.

I take it that you are pretty competent in doing jobs like this? Have you worked on cars before?

Nice to see a new owner getting stuck in and getting the car how they want it.

Tip for you, keep the receipts etc... as it'll hopefully be a selling point when you come to sell.
 
nb67 said:
Well done on that Gary.

I take it that you are pretty competent in doing jobs like this? Have you worked on cars before?

Nice to see a new owner getting stuck in and getting the car how they want it.

Tip for you, keep the receipts etc... as it'll hopefully be a selling point when you come to sell.
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I was a mechanic a long time ago but I don't enjoy working on cars anymore. I only do things like brakes because I can't trust others to do it properly, lol
 
Lance said:
instigata said:
How long did that take? (an afternoon?) Need to do the brakes all around - but dreading it :)
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I changed my rear discs and pads two weeks ago, took about 30-60 mins per side, very straightforward process.

Use a good quality/fitting allen key for disc retaining screw and a good fitting 16mm ring spanner/socket for the carrier (ideally with a breaker bar for some leverage).

If your sensors have not been triggered then no need to buy new ones.

Rear discs should just come off over the handbrake shoes (providing it's off).

IIRC tools needed - Jack, 17mm wheel brace, 2xallen keys for caliper removal and disc retaining bolt, 16mm ring spanner, flat end screwdriver for pinging off the caliper/pad clip thingy??, long nose pliers for pulling and replacing the pad sensor, a 10mm spanner for putting between the old pads to lever the brake piston back, wire brush, copper slip, some brake cleaner for if the discs need cleaning once finished.
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Don't forget to remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and check it doesn't overflow when you're pushing the piston back in.
 
G-A-R-Y said:
I was a mechanic a long time ago but I don't enjoy working on cars anymore. I only do things like brakes because I can't trust others to do it properly, lol
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Likewise, but I do all my own work, as I don't trust ANYONE to work on my vehicles!

Mike
 
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