If so are there any gotchas, and how long should it take?

Also what is a good pad to go for (is there anything which will stop better but last as lng as OEM?)

I've changed pads on various VW, Fords, BMW's so am no stranger. BTW, it's a Euro import so (in theory) no warranty issues......

 

Changing pads is an absolute doddle(honest!). From what I've seen on the Scoobynet it seems EBC Greenstuff are good for normal road use, also Mintex and Ferodo,

Good Luck

 

If it's the two pot calipers fitted to MY98 and earlier it is really easy, just remove the top bolt and pivot the top of the caliper back to replace the pads. The 4 pots are a bit more difficult as you will may have to take off the caliper (2 bolts) to get to the pads, but should still take no longer than 15 minutes each side.

SimonM

 

Chaps,
many thanks for the words of wisdom.

Reckon I'll be going for EBC and DIY!

 

Easy Peasy - EBC greenstuff seem pretty good! - much better than the crumbly remains of pads I had left anyway - funny burning smell on heavy breaking though

Mick

 

Sorry to disagree with you here SimonM bot the 4 pots are an absolute doddle to change you don't have to remove the caliper at all. Did mine this afternoon with the jack in the car (not a trolley jack) it took me the grand total of 20 minutes!! (Dealers charge you an hours labour!!!) Just take the wheel off romve the spring on the trailong edge of the caliper and the anti rattle wire withdrew the 2 pins then with draw the pads , and as Haynes say to refit reverase the procedure!!!!

 

An as my ex-english teacher would say , check your damn spelling as well!!!!!!

It makes sense thought I think!!!

 

I swapped my old two pots for some P1 4 pots myself this weekend, and couldn't see how to put the pads in while the calipers were on...... But then again I am technically incompetent so I suspect Steve is right

SimonM

 

Did you guys use copper grease between the pad and the piston ?

I ask as mine squeak like a bstard and I wonder if the previous owner (dealer) forgot to do this.

Gary

 

Yes, loads of it!
But if you have OEM pads they do squeel as they 'glaze' over (loads of brake dust also). There are lots of threads ref. this. I think the only solution is to change pads.

 

Nothing easier than changing pads on the 4 pot callipers. Just remove the splint which secures the two bolts from removing. Get the two bolts out of the calliper then you should be able the remove the pads. Maybe press the pads against the pistons then it's easier to remove them.

Look at my profile so it can't be that difficult;

Mike

 

Gary

I did use copper grease between the pad backing blocks and the covering metal sheets before refitting. - No squealing under braking - well not from the brakes anyway
- MY97 2 pots.

Mick

 

Info is much appreciated.

Finally, a rough idea as to the cost of pads?

Also how long have yours lasted on average?

 

Try putting a liberal amount of copper grease between the pad and the disk, and then report back to the BBS next week on what happenend

Geezer