Front Brake Pad Changing On 2002 Tdi Zetec

[davewill]

:rolleyes: Hi

I need to change the front pads on my 2002 TDI Zetec (warning light has come on)

I am fairly competent, and would like to do them myself. Have bought the pads (with sensors) but would just like some advice on how to do the job

A "blow by blow" account of procedures would be good, including tools i need

Thanks

[Guest fredt]

jack up the car and support with axle stands... well thats the H&S bit done with

:rolleyes:

remove the wheel, unplug the sensor wires and remove the spring clip off the caliper

the caliper is held onto the caliper mount by two bolts, remove the covers off these if fitted and remove the bolts, the caliper should now lift off

the inner pad is located in the piston by a spring clip on its rear, remove the pad and bin it, the outer pad should now pull out of the caliper carrier plate and join the other one in the bin

you will need to reseat the piston back into the caliper, use a G clamp to force it back while turning the piston as you push, you will need to undo the bleed nipple to drain off the excess brake fluid,while doing this, DONT flush the fluid back up to the resivoir as you could damage or block a valve in the ABS pump by back flushing debri from the hoses/pipes back through the system!

once the piston is back as far as it will go clip in the new pad, locate the outer pad and slip the caliper back into position, replace the bolts and plug in the sensor wires

pump the brake pedal to reseat the piston and pads, check the fluid level and top up if needed? replace the wheel, lower the car and repeat on the other side

I think thats all you need to know?