Changing Pads & Discs - DIY?

[Chri5B]

I'm full of questions today!

Is this an easy task to complete on an Ibiza? I'm reasonably happy doing stuff on my MTB but the most I've done on a car is change a wheel and swap a back-box on my scoob. I do have axle stands and a trolley jack. What else would I need other than big hammer

I'm not really fussed about upgrading to better spec parts as I plan to change the car at some point in the future.

Are these the right bits?

Discs - http://www.speedways.co.uk/item.do?item=26057
Pads - http://www.speedways.co.uk/item.do?item=26055 or
http://www.speedways.co.uk/item.do?item=26056

Do I want the pads with or without warning wires?

Thanks,

Chris.

 

[grq]

Well I'm not sure about changing the front brake discs and pads, but I had a go changing the rear discs and pads.

It wasn't too difficult for a bit of a n00b like myself!

 

[Triple D]

Im getting some new discs and pads tomorrow from one of our customers at work. The price is for 312 TT Discs and pads £69 inc vat oh i love my job

 

[Chri5B]

I've downloaded the EBC catalogues, so I've got the right part codes for them and I'm just waiting on a price for OE parts.

I might be able to borrow a torque wrench, anyone got any idea what sort of values I'd need for the various parts? Other than "damn tight" that is

 

[Johnsey]

Ruddmeister wrote a guide for changing the brakes on his LCR which may help? It's on the main site

 

[Smee]

dont buy EBC ur life aint worth risking

cheap makes cheap product cheap performance my mates 2.2 prelude warps a set in 1 week

smee

 

[muddyboots]

Changing pads and discs is easy.

Don't forget to buy some copper grease to smother over the back of the pads to prevent them squealing.
I usually smear it along the joint between carrier and pad backing, and also a thin coating between the hub and disc, and between the disc and wheel.

You'll need a way of pushing the pistons back into the calipers. You can either buy a tool to do the job, or do what I've always done and just push them back in with the aid of a wooden hammer handle...

Brake fluid needs changing every 2 years. Easiest way is to use a pressure bleeding kit like Gunsons Eezibleed. It uses the pressure in a tyre to force fluid into the fluid reservois under pressure, so all you need to do is loosen the bleed nipple on each caliper and let the old fluid out. Avoids the risk of getting air in, just make sure you don't let the reservoir run out.

You will probably find your new discs will be covered in a protective oily film to stop them going rusty. Buy an aerosol of brake/parts cleaner to get rid of this before you fit them, some rags or kitchen roll will be handy.

 

[muddyboots]

By the way, don't joke about the big hammer, you'll probably need it to get the discs off the hubs !!

 

[Chri5B]

Thanks MB - that's top stuff.

 

[andythom]

Thanks MB - that's top stuff.

try http://www.eurocarparts.co.uk

they may be cheaper.....

 

[Triple D]

Well got my discs and pads today discs were £46 inc vat for the pair trade price and the pads were £12 inc vat trade price. They are just standard spec ones like the ones i got when i got the kit off Golf turbo. Just need to fit them now.

 

[Silver Bullet]

why do you need to change the discs? I've never needed to change discs on a car and I drive fast and brake hard

 

[Sisson]

maybe he's done 100,000 miles???

 

[Silver Bullet]

that could explain it, I'm now due for my first disk and drum change on my 98 corsa but still, brake discs last a LONG, LONG time usually

 

[Chri5B]

Not quite, 83,000. ABP said the discs were badly lipped and needed changing - I'm pretty sure they are the originals.

 

[Triple D]

Nope, mine have done 15000 miles, i have heat spots on them, tiny heat cracks and the edges have big lips on them. Think racing that ferrair the other weekend wasnt such a good idea after all

 

[tdi sport]

what would u call a bad lip how deep would that be?

 

[Gooner_Mike]

This has to be a record! Over 3 years and 3 months...

 

[red_october]

My autodata cd says the minimum thickness of the disc should be 19.0mm but for more powerful ibizas like the FR I assume, the disc should be changed earlier at 22.0mm

 

[tdi sport]

cheers thanks for the reply will get my verner out .