Changing Front brake pads

[vw_g60t]

I have a 1998 ibiza 1.0mpi, how hard is it to change the front pads? Does it affect the brake fluid in anyway? i.e. is there a chance that it could leak whilst replacing the pads or is it not affected?

 

[dirtbiker]

There's no chance that the fluid could leak from the caliper while changing the pads so you don't need to worry about that.

It's not a job that I've done but I imagine that its fairly easy if you've got the Haynes manual.

 

[Krishen]

On paper its an easy job. You undo 2 bolts lift the caliper take the old pads out and replace with the new ones. However everytime ive done this its always harder. Like trying to wind in the piston. Or even just undoing the bloody bolts lol. But def worth doing yourself.

 

[Hayz]

If you have to undue the bleed nipple to wind back in the caliper you have to bleed them.. But I recommend undueing the brake fluid cap when pushing the piston back in

Although I had to take my calipers off opps.. so all fun for me.

x

 

[jcs356]

Easy to do. Just need something like a G clamp to push the piston back in and as Hayz says, undo the break fluid reservoir cap when you push it in.

Also you should replace the caliper bolts with new ones or alternatively use Threadlock on your existing bolts when you put it all back together. You don't want the calipers coming loose!

 

[Krishen]

If you have to undue the bleed nipple to wind back in the caliper you have to bleed them.. But I recommend undueing the brake fluid cap when pushing the piston back in

Although I had to take my calipers off opps.. so all fun for me.

x

I had to take my caliper off too. Couldn't push the piston back in at all. Eventully took it to national tyres and the bloke there did it in 2 mins lol. Shows what having the right tools and experience can do.

 

[Gm8]

piston wont need winding , just pushing . 2 pairs of hands and a breaker bar make it easy . watch for rounded bolts on the cliper/pad carrier , but other than that its easy