Brake Pads Easy To Change ?

[Davetheref]

Iknow the topic has been covered before but I am just wondering if it is easy enough to change the brake pads on a mark 2?

 

I have a TIS for the Gal and have changed brake pads in the past on 'lesser' cars and so, am fairly competent but I am just worried it would be one of those things I start and cannot finnish by not having the correct tools etc.

My brake pad warning light has ust come on after 31000 miles and so dont know if its front or rear r both but should expect the worse and go for a complete change.

 

Any thoghts people?

 

thanks

[Bigjeeze]

Nothing too difficult here at all. Just remember that you need to undo the bleed nipples before pushing back the calliper pistons on the fronts - and the same at the back except they have to be wound in using a brake wind tool. (break wind???? Pardon!!!) :D

 

Ensure you get the correct pads with the correct length of sensor wire - there are more than one type.

 

Other than that not too difficult at all!

 

Good luck :D

[lazyb5]

Dont forget the 7mm allen key its a ford speciality most kits go 6mm to 8mm this afaik was for the front only you also need to find out if your front discs are 300mm or 315mm in diameter mine were 300mm hope this helps. btw i use a g clamp and mole grips to wind in the rear calipers.have fun :D

[Davetheref]

Thanks guys.

I'm still not convinced yet that I could do these myself as I havn't got a 7mm allen key or a G clamp and also I get a bit worried when I hear you have to open a bleed nipple (dont remember having to do that on other cars in the past). I guess the other problem is knowing what size pads I need exactly as it doesn't sound like a standard size for all.

I will ring round for fitting prices at Kwik Fit and the like first (Ford would charge the earth).

[Davetheref]

Just been quoted

[Davetheref]

Got all 4 wheels\brakes changed for