what tools do i need
what tools do i need
just wondered which tools i will need ie socket sizes etc?
Hi all im a bit of a novice at all this but my breaks have started to squeek a bit and i have decided to change the front pads do i need any special tools ie wind back tool ?or is it just spanner job?
just wondered which tools i will need ie socket sizes etc?
Edit: Oh and some gloves so that you don't end up covered in brake dust!
From memory, a socket that takes your wheel nuts off and then a 14mm socket to undo the slider bolts. 17mm open ended spanner to hold the sliders still when you put the bolts back in, a torque wrench and the appropriate torque values for the slider bolts and the wheel nuts. A G-clamp to push the pistons back in. Some cable ties to hold the caliper up out of the way while you do the pads so you don't stress the brake line. Some copper grease for the backs of the pads and brake cleaner to clean everything up afterwards. Think that's it!
Edit: Oh and some gloves so that you don't end up covered in brake dust!
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13-12-2018, 02:48 AM #3hmm My list is much easier .. I just need a Toxo
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This'll make your brake discs less prone to vibration and runout....and it'll keep your hubs nice and shiny, but that's not so important :laugh:
If you're changing the discs at the same time, give your hubs a really good clean to get every speck of rust off them then copper grease them to ensure the rust doesn't return.
This'll make your brake discs less prone to vibration and runout....and it'll keep your hubs nice and shiny, but that's not so important :laugh:
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16-12-2018, 12:09 AM #10When pushing your pistons back it is well worth fitting a line lock and opening the bleed nipple to avoid contamination flowing back up the break line.
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