312mm Upgrade but now I have "banging/rattling"

[kicken18]

I'm going to do it in the morning, will let you know how I got on

 

[kicken18]

How difficult is it to get on...because I just struggled for 20 minutes and got no where

 

[st10587]

hook the top of the spring in then use a small screw driver to pop the bottom in. it sounds easy but its a awkward sod to do

 

[kicken18]

Ok two of us couldn't even manage it, got to take it to Audi, i'm actually so ashamed lol. We just couldn't manage it without clamps, which neither of us have boo. Thanks for everyone's help though, I really do appreciate it

 

[andycupra]

if its really that hard to get on, i would say that either:
1. you shouldnt be going anywhere near brakes if you can fit a spring clip
or
2. they are not the correct parts.

 

[st10587]

im kind of with andy on this one. where you from? maybe some one can help

 

[kicken18]

I'm 99% sure they are correct and my friend is good with cars and has done break changes, and the brakes where changed so it's not a question a skill

 

[kicken18]

I do respect what you are saying Andy and ST, in some ways I do get what you mean, it does seam harder then it should so maybe they are the wrong parts, but they look correct and we are almost there, just the last 1-2mm's and it either won't budge or one of the bits come out the holes. Well Audi will be able to either do it or tell me i'm a twat and ordered the wrong parts. It's either that or me and my mate are complete week idiots haha how pathetic

 

[st10587]

I do respect what you are saying Andy and ST, in some ways I do get what you mean, it does seam harder then it should so maybe they are the wrong parts, but they look correct and we are almost there, just the last 1-2mm's and it either won't budge or one of the bits come out the holes. Well Audi will be able to either do it or tell me i'm a twat and ordered the wrong parts. It's either that or me and my mate are complete week idiots haha how pathetic

are you trying to put the spring clip in with the pad in place?? if so take the pad out, put the clip in then ping the pad back in. its how i did it iirc

 

[kicken18]

HAHAHA...that's probably where i'm going wrong...remember I didn't get the clip so I didn't know something was missing when they where fitted...ok, that will probably do it. Cheers mate

 

[st10587]

HAHAHA...that's probably where i'm going wrong...remember I didn't get the clip so I didn't know something was missing when they where fitted...ok, that will probably do it. Cheers mate

i have only just clicked. tbh i would have prob tried the same

the pads do take a bit of force to get them back in btw.

 

[kicken18]

I'm not sure if it can be as bad as trying it with it all in place. The amount of cuts and scratches I have where my hands slipped etc

 

[st10587]

I'm not sure if it can be as bad as trying it with it all in place. The amount of cuts and scratches I have where my hands slipped etc

i can imagine that it would be a git to do with thte pads in. it didnt even cross my mind that you was trying to fit it all up while it was all on the car. o well give it a go with out the pads and if that fails i live in hindhead surrey, feel free to drop by

 

[kicken18]

Alright cheers mate, we'll see how attempt number 5 goes...

 

[st10587]

Alright cheers mate, we'll see how attempt number 5 goes...

good luck and may the force be with you

 

[Aimez]

You must be getting fed up with taking the wheel off now!

 

[kicken18]

Oh belive me I am! I only have a crappy jack and bar that comes with the car and a it's just...bleh, think I am a pro at doing a wheel change now!

 

[st10587]

Oh belive me I am! I only have a crappy jack and bar that comes with the car and a it's just...bleh, think I am a pro at doing a wheel change now!

you should apply to be on the wtcc leon pit crew

 

[kicken18]

haha yeah, "so why are you changing your career?" "Well after getting my wheel off so many times I realised I had a knack"