I have bought a new set of EBC Red Stuff pads today and I'm pretty sure I can fit them myself. I've read a very good step by step guide on this site but it mentions to be careful with Torque settings when re-fitting. I presume this is to avoid over tightening?

I figure a cheap Torque Wrench from Halfords will be cheaper than my local garage fitting them?

Can anyone tell me if these pads any good?

P.S car Is 2004 WRX ( think I've caught the 'modding' bug!)

 

There aren't any torque settings for brake pads, if you can do a search on here ( I can't !) you just need a rough idea of the how to, and a few simple tools.

pliers to remove split pins, drill bit to drift out the pad retaining pins, hammer to persuade the former to move (!) and a large screw driver to lever the old pads away from the disc.... push the pistons back into the caliper.... and replace !

HTH

dunx

 

TBH if you think you need a tourqe wrench for this simple job take it to the garage a search will get you the info you need. put it this way it take longer to jack the car up and take the wheel off than to change the pads.

i have EBC red ceramic on at the moment there ok but i prefer mintex 1155's

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I had another look at the guide and I think the torque settings were for when you remove/re-fit the whole caliper. I'm pretty sure this is not necessary just to change pads.
Many thanks, will be back soon with more questions I'm sure!

 

BTW a good guide to the torque needed for the calipers FT (fookin tight)

 

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Have fitted the pads today and you were all right - piece of cake! And a good sense of achievement knowing that I saved at least 50 quid by doing them myself. Once again many thanks.
By the way the pads are awesome! probably a 50% increase in stopping power over the standard ones! would highly recommend.

 

A few years back we had nothing but trouble with EBC pads ( Cavalier Turbo ! ) hope they have improved by now !

dunx