Out with the Old, In with the New

[STi_Bandit]

Today i finally did it, To some of the veterians on here this may seem all minior but to me iam REALLY pleased with myself changed all the pads on the car all round by myself and with no help as there was no takers to help watch over me, and to be honest once id done one it was SO simple i found a wee tutorial online which also help put my mind at rest once i watched it a few times.

Iam not saying iam a master mechanic now but it is nice to know how to do some of the work on the car by yourself with the right tools

Brake Pad Tutorial Video 

Bandit 

 

[z1000]

Well done might seem like a simple job but if u've never done it before theres always the worry u've forgotten something.

[gus the bus]

Well done Bandito[Y]! Many a folk wouldnt even try it and just take it to the garage (not me! if I can, I will). Now that you have the bug I'm sure you can turn your hand to anything.

cheers

Gus 

BTW good job you changed those pads they look pretty facked!

[dipsy]

Did the piston's go back easy in the caliper . What did you use to push the piston's back .Did you use any copper slip when reasambling. I think they are Ebc red stuff pads going by the colour?? at least you changed the pads your self good on you

[STi_Bandit]

Pistons went back easy enough just did it really slowly and watching the other pistons as i did it, they pretty much pushed back into the caliper using the old pads then it was a case of fine tunning it by hand getting them all lined up. THe back of the pads are very much copper slipped still a slight squeely though, dont know if thats bedding in or needing more copper slip as a ran out on the last pad, And yes they are EBC reds taking it easy the now as they are only bedding in but iam only tapping them just now and there bitting unlike the previous pads that as you can see were pretty past gone.

Bandit 

[gus the bus]

Bandit, you will probably get a bit of "squeal" with the Red stuff until they are bedded in!

Gus

[fai17]

Bandit, you will probably get a bit of "squeal" with the Red stuff until they are bedded in!

Gus

I had the squeal with mines too and bed them easily[]

[Spaceman]

Well done bandit top job mate.

My red stuff squealled for a few days too really loud aswell lol.

It will pass and well done again .

greig

P.S managed to get the brembos and new discs and pads on what a difference too lol.

[STI9]

Well done Bandit for posting this,thought that it would be a case of calipers of at least.BTW how much was the pads?[Y]

[STi_Bandit]

Pads were as follows

£ 88.99 for the fronts and

£ 42.99 for the rears

Add £8.00 or so for posting and Packaging

Brings the grand total to £140 give or take a few pence
 

 

[scoobaroo]

Well done Bandit [Y]

Youll be having a go at changing the oil next []

Marty. 

[STi_Bandit]

Well done Bandit [Y]

Youll be having a go at changing the oil next []

Marty. 

Have to say mate thats the one id love to know how to do that and doing the plugs but would 100% no way attempt that without someone experanced watching me

Bandit 

[colzo]

Great thread, that video is now saved for future reference. [Y]

[scoobyiain]

well done martin, braver man than me. i'm getting new discs and pads soon but will be going to town and county to get them fitted because i'm a wimp

[jodie typeRA]

nice 1 mate  saved yaself  some cash to

[gus the bus]

Well done Bandit [Y]

Youll be having a go at changing the oil next []

Marty. 

Have to say mate thats the one id love to know how to do that and doing the plugs but would 100% no way attempt that without someone experanced watching me

Bandit 

Bandit, I'd happily help you with that mate. Get the stuff and we can sort out a date.

Gus