reno

To learn how to change brake pads.


Can u belive i am 33 years old and never changed a set of pads in my life.
I was wondering if anyone out there could give me a step by step method for this? I have a good working Knowlage of tools but not cars
I do know how to take the wheels of
but thats as far as it goes.

cheers in advance
one realy embarassed
reno

93 wrx in red

corradoboy

Not done it on my Scoob yet, but I would think they're the same as others.

Wheel off, remove caliper (usually 2x hex (allen) bolts), pop out old pads, remove cap from brake fluid reservoir, push pistons back to seats, generally clean before fitting new pads with a layer of copper grease (anti squeal) behind, bolt caliper back on hub, refit wheel.

Repeat for other side, remembering to replace reservoir cap at the end. Start up and pump brakes a little to push them out to rest position, then go for a very cautious drive to check. Take it easy for about a week until they bed into disc profile.

The rears can be a little more awkward due to the handbrake, and the pistons sometimes need to be turned back in but you can get a tool for doing this. As I say, I've never done a Scoob so I may have missed some finer specific detail.

Just read someone elses post and there appear to be some pins to remove too......

Jiggerypokery

Originally Posted by mark@wrx
"Very easy. Jack up car and remove wheel. Remove pin retaining wire. Remove pad pins and take off the anti pad rattle spring (silver cross). Take out old pads and fit new ones, remembering to put copper grease on the back between the anti squeel shims. Then put the pins and spring back in. Easy"


The above is correct, did mine yesterday (4 pots), no special tools required, just some copper grease and a screwdriver to push the pistons back. Very easy, could probably do it in less than half an hour. Remember to follow the breaking-in procedure for your particular pads.

mrklaw

and once more in English?

Seriously though, DIY knowledge limited to changing a wheel (man after my own heart), and subjected to

reservoirs
pistons
Greased coppers
Squeely pins
Rattling crosses

I think pics are the only way to go. Me? I'm gonna stick to dealers for a while...

reno

cheers for that peep's
sounds easy enough so i will have a go next weekend!
so please keep your p.c's on for when i get stuck

Mrklaw unfortunatly i can no longer aford that luxary Bought a Scoob

Jolley

Reno

Did mine on Thursday night. Easiest job in the world (did all four corners in 2hrs just pottering around). I am on Jury service back in Bucks until Friday.... if it can wait I could come round and give you a hand doing them one night when I get back. I'll PM you my mobile.

speedydaveb

iTrader: (1)

If you get really stuck, give me a call (not weekend mornings tho, I don't do mornings at weekends), I have just emailed you my phone number. I am also in Stafford on Wildwood.
Getting the pins out might be a bit of a problem, just use a drift or something similar size and a hammer (and some penetrating fluid !)

UK MY00 DBM Turbo Wagon / Gold STi8 wheels with missing centres in case you are wondering !