jph77

....thinking about having a go at changing my discs & pads myself but as a bit of a novice I think I'd be a bit stuck once I got the wheel off!!

I don't suppose anyone's got some kind of step-by-step diagram for the front & back brakes or even better a MY00 manual that I can download?

Cheers.

Matt578

Its a simple job really mate.

Jack car up, Take wheel off.

Remove 2 bolts at the back of the calipers that hold it to the hub.

Take the disc off (might need a bit of a smack from behind with a rubber mallet)

Put new disc on.

Remove the pads, they are held in by a metal bracket/spring which is easily removed.

Apply some copper grease to the back of the new pads to help prevent your new brakes from squeeling.

install the pads the same way that you removed your old ones.

Bolt the caliper back on.

Job done, Take it easy for the first 200 - 300 miles and do not brake hard unless you have to.

Also remember when doing the rears that you have to have the handbrake off and if you still cant get the disc off you might have to slacken off the handbrake cable a bit. i find that normally jus letting the handbrake off and a few hits of the mallet and they come off

greatgonzo

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Is it really that easy a couple of bolts and a smack with the hammer

Matt578

done mine yesterday

jph77

Cheers Matt, sounds straight forward enough!....watch this space!

jph77

Will I need a special tool to push the pistons back?

Matt578

A big pair of pliers lol