How easy is it to change break pads. Im not very diy capable but I just wondered if you needed special tools and what the procedure was like.
You need the following:
1. A good relationship with a local independent mechanic.
2. About eighty quid to cover labour and parts
Even the best of us get that, but if you have put it all back together, all secure and is workiing just count it as a bit of weight saving.
Good point - see my post elsewhere about simply buying a Renault. With the propensity for bits to fall off over time these things have inbuilt self weight-limiting!
i rub the 2 pads together a couple of times, then when fitted i drive the car with the brakes on, something i wouldnt recomend, the first time i done this i nearly went out the windowBefore I place in a set of new pads I carry out the following:
I find this helps bed the pads in quicker and reduce the squeeling often heard when not allowed to bed in.
- Chamfer edge of pad surface by 1mm.
- Cross cut the pad surface using a hacksaw to create a crosshatch effect, approx 1mm wide by 1mm deep x 10mm apart.
I replaced mine last weekend and have just hammered it around Brands today and they are spot on.