martin_allen Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Huzzah! passed the MOT. Bad news, worn rear disks and pads so need to swap them over. Apparently it isn't too tricky, i'd be willing to give it a crack... however i'd like a guide to doing it first beofre i commit! anyone got such a document? Also if it is a deffo 'dinnae go there' please say! heh 5t.
big den Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Yo Not sure if it's a classic or newage you have but anyway, have a look on this site: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/rear_brake_rotors-t477.html We changed both the front & rear discs & pads on my sons classic & it was a straight forward enough job - even cleaned & painted the calipers at the same time Den
martin_allen Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks Den. Its the newage wagon in the pic so not sure if that makes a difference but i doubt it will be much... 5t.
martin_allen Posted March 25, 2009 Author Posted March 25, 2009 Bumpy... seriously, that easy on a newage??? 5t.
paul555sti Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) No one able to say at all? Ask on scoobynet, you will get an response. Edited March 26, 2009 by paul555sti
jonboywrx Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Hey 5t, im not sure about anewage but i removed my disks and pads other day on my classic and was a easy job! Just two bolts on rear of caliper to take the caliper off then you can remove disk (take handbrake off). Theres just one bolt on caliper to undo to remove the pads. I found the rear disks needed a bit of persuasion as bit stuck on the hup but the fronts came off no probs! Mind this was on my classic so not sure about newage tho pal have fun jonboy
notsosmall Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 The pads are a doodle to do not taken the disks off my self yet but cant see it being anything different from the info all ready on this post, also here is a little tip i found if the disks dont come off the hub too easily If like me when replacing the brake discs they were stuck on the hubs I found that one of the bonnet hook bolts came in very helpful . Simply remove one of the bolts marked 8 from the bonnet hook and carefully use it to screw into the brake disc hole that pushes it off the hub. Worked a treat for me. Hope this helps
euan_r Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 pretty straight forward. you will have to remove rubber gromit on backplate and wind hand brake adjuster all the way slack before removing discs. dont under any circumstances use brute force or wind bolts into disc as you will just **** up yer handbrake shoes $ springs etc. once new brakes are on bleed and wheel back on before lowering car wind up adjuster till wheel binds then slacken off a notch or two till wheel is free to rotate.
martin_allen Posted April 9, 2009 Author Posted April 9, 2009 Guys, first chance i've had to pick this up. Been mad at work. If i say 'DBS' that should be a clue... Anyway, sounds like they aren't wind in pistons which is what i was worried about so that's grand! Now just need some decent brakes for the right money..... heh. 5t.
monkip1 Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Just want to thank you guys on this thread for helping me fit new rear disks and pads to my P1, your techniqal wizzardry helps me to complete the job in 3 hours incl the fronts too many thanks MonkiP1
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