changing brake pads

[vxc]

Anybody got a picture heavy guide on doing this for a newbie!( first time attempt)
will be doing front and back

Worth buying the caliper tool or somecan lend me .... or better yet...maybe somebody can help at the weekend

[mac]

I would suggest that if you need a "picture heavy" guide to swapping out brake pads then perhaps you shouldn't be doing such a safety critical job on the car on your own.

It's a shame you couldn't have made Dom's Spanners & Sponges last weekend as you could have done it with some guidance and your work checked over before bolting the wheels back on.


Mac

[mckeann]

now now, everybody has to start somewhere.

There used to be a guide on the elise-faq site but its showing an error message now, sorry.

[r055]

although i do agree with Mac regarding the importance of brakes and safety etc, heres a good DIY website...
http://www.tadts.com/instructions/brakes/

just remember to check, check and then recheck so you dont kill yourself or someone else

[tenkfeet]

The old tool is a waste of money though the newer one looks better. You dont really need it as you can wind the piston back with a pair of long nose plyers , being careful not to slip and tear the boot .

I may be doing mine at the weekend if I don't go to Edinburgh on Saturday .

Have you looked in the Seloc tech wicki? MAc words are very wise .

[Digital]

This link has a good number of pics: http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/e ... index.html. The SELOC link doesn't appear to be working anymore, that was another useful source for me.

I did my brakes for the first time last year, and if I can do it, anyone can! Good luck

[vxc]

cheers!

i think i will give it a try and if i get stuck i will get some one in the know round ...

If i dont try this myself i will be reluctant to try anything on my car myself and just end up paying loads out for simple jobs!

[kenny]

if I can do it, anyone can! Good luck

although it's only taken me 3 years

[meatball]

DDtB will be along to point out simple errors!

[kenny]

forgot about that. No guide is ever fully idiot proof.

[vxc]

thank you very much tenk feet, very enjoyable and educational afternoon.

I now need to acquire the tool and what not to do this myself....not for a while tho!

I ended up taking 40minutes getting home bcause of that road they shut off to eastkilbride! but it was worth it as the sun was ace!

If you need extra hand give me a shou t....

[tenkfeet]

No probs, been looking at the classifieds for Exige S's , just mega . Another car to ad to the list of wants.

B.t.w. Evidently this is the Mintex bedding in procedure that they recommend :

"M1144 is simple to bed-in. 4-6 stops from 30-0 mph. using a firm pedal pressure 4-6 stops from 70-30 mph. again using firm pedal pressure. Then allow to cool to ambient. The pads should be bedded after the above sequence. If the pad does not feel as expected then repeat the sequence above."

So much conflicting info and ideas.

[meatball]

Howdy Calvin, was good to meet you, sorry I couldn't stay long.....rush rush rush!
See you on sat?

[kenny]

So much conflicting info and ideas.

That was my thoughts today during bedding in process for new XP10's.

[vxc]

Bite was sharp from start so am happy

I had a good we drive just there! but started raining!

Meatball - I should be there i will catch up on the post and find out what the plans are ....

good meeting both of you and that was a very nice drive on the stewarton road