Do you have to remove the calipers to .
 

.................... change the pads?

I apologise for the stupid question but I have forgotten how to change the pads ... MY00 classic Turbo ... Front 4 pot vented - Rear single pot vented

Also, when places online quote a price for discs (Say, £115) I assume that is for a PAIR? The same way as pad prices are for 4?

I know its easy to change over the discs - 2 x 17mm bolts ... but are pads even easier?

Thanks in advance!

Pete

No
Yes
Yes

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yes

Some places do charge per disc you will just have to clarify this on ordering:rolleyes:
seems silly because you always replace in pairs.
Just had a mate change the front pads for me and it was only a matter of removing 2 pins, took longer to take the wheels off!

NO
Not Always
Yes

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Any diagrams/instructions on a site somewhere?

If I have to remove 2 pins I take it these are not floating calipers then??

:) Pete :)

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Only real issue with changing pads is if the old ones are really worn you may have to force the pistons back in with a special tool / flat screwdriver wrapped in cloth to be able to get the new ones in. You need to check the fluid level as, if the reservoir was right to the top on the old, it may overflow with new pads in - cap off and lots of rags around it , plus a beady eye on it.

Just pins as was said above - there is a guide on ravensblade.com (IIRC) - someone will have the url

Ravensblade doesnt show the front pads, only the rears, which are different (slightly) and they also tell you to remove the callipers, which isnt necessary

On the back of the Callipers there is a metal clip, connecting the two pins, this clip needs to be removed, then pull the two pins out, and lift out your pads, push your pistons back in, insert new pads, insert pins, insert clip

Then go bed them in :)

I normally use a screwdriver on the old pad to push the pistone back in, the old pads are junk afterall!!

Thats a neat idea RON!

Thanks!

Anyone any sites that show the job being done on the front brakes?

Pete

have a look here pete,i done my rear discs and pads last w/end after lookin at this site www.ravensblade-impreza

Yes, thanks - they only show the rear change however

Pete