Changing brake pads straight forward?

Jamie84 · Post by **Jamie84** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:27 pm

Was gonna get ali to do them , but I think the Pagids will come tomorow and I'll prob be desperate to get them on , plus i like to try the odd bit myself.

Done the pads on the MG before no problem , any things I should look out for with the lotus ? any tools I need ? any hints or tips ?

Thanks guys

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:41 pm

You'll need pliers to pull the R-clips off, put them somewhere safe as they are a nightmare to find if you just dump them on the drive. You should then just be able to pull the pins out with pliers but you might need to tap them out from the back first.

You'll need something to push the pistons back in with. Be careful not to damage the disc

After you've finished the whole job check your brake fluid level, it should be ok but the perfect time to check it.

Hope this helps

r055 · Post by **r055** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:18 am

fronts are a easy, but rears can sometimes be a pain in the ass if you dont have the right tools. you can manage with long nose pliers, but be carefull!

see this ... http://www.elise-faq.info/index.php?title=Pad_change

r055 · Post by **r055** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:22 am

ps.

do a search on here for bedding the pads in before you go all 'smokey and the bandit' with your police buddies!

IIRC there is (used to be?) a guide on the pagid website???

Jamie84 · Post by **Jamie84** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:37 am

Yeah i know there is some sort of bedding in procedure, but not sure bout brake fluid how do I check that ? There is fair bit of travel in my brake pedal before they bite is this normal or low fluid?

Jamie84 · Post by **Jamie84** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:42 am

Sorted with that guide!

Brake fluid resevoir, i athis behind the access panels ?

Jamie84 · Post by **Jamie84** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:43 am

oh and to coppergrease or not ?

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:25 am

Copper grease on the backing plate of the pad, will help reduce squeal. Don't go mad with it and keep greasy fingers off the disc!!

Not so stupid question: Are you confident jacking up the car and supporting it on axle stands? Don't mean to teach you to suck eggs but make sure you know what you are doing, the potential for disaster is significant if you're not careful....

Good luck
Rich

r055 · Post by **r055** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:52 am

YEah theres a nice photo of a jack going through a fibreglass side panel...

delands · Post by **delands** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:16 pm

Instructions from tadts.com

http://www.tadts.com/instructions

dave h s · Post by **dave h s** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:25 pm

hey - get your 48's done ok at the weekend? collins were gd but they applied the random element to my trye pressures which i checked as soon as i got home! 28 and 30 for the rears and 23 and 24 on the fronts

gd on you for trying brake pads m8! my mate tried it too and it was fine - go for it. Save a few bucks for some new 48's for the summer ;-0

r055 · Post by **r055** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:31 pm

delands wrote:Instructions from tadts.com

http://www.tadts.com/instructions

Another good website - not seen that one Del - thanks for posting.