Well, finally done a bit of work to the MK2.
The brakes had been inneffective and ultimately failed just before Perth. So today was spent renewing the front pads. Massive improvement now
What you'll need
1 x Set new Brake Pads
1 x Hammer
1 x set pliers/hens legs/similar
1 x G Clamp
WD40
Copper Grease
So lets get started!
First of all, and I know this will sound obvious, make sure the car is secure. Slacken off the wheel bolts then jack the car up and secure with axle stands.
With the wheel removed, look to the bottom of the brake caliper and you will find a securing bar - before removing this youll need to remove the securing clip located on the inner end of the bar. Put this somewhere safe.
If your car is anything like mine, you'll need to be generous with the WD40 on the securing bar. Apply carefully and consider retreating for a cup of tea while the WD works its magic.
Once this is ready, tap the bar with a hammer to release. This may take a bit of persuasion, but it will eventually free.
With this done, you should be able to pivot the caliper upwards. Then remove the old pads.
Refitting is more or less reversal of the above.
Offer up the new pads to the caliper, applying a gentle coasting of copper grease on the backing plate of the pads before you do so. You'll need to push the pitston back in using a G clamp or similar. It's worth remembering to open the brake fluid resevoir cap before doing this.
With the new pads in place pivot the caliper back down. Secure the locking bar into position, and remembering the securing pin too.
Refit the wheels and release the car off the jack & axel stands.
Reward with another cup of tea. Remember to bed the brakes in gently, they will be a bit weird for the first hundred miles so be gentle with them!
Hope this is of help to someone - sorry there are no pics at the moment, time (and daylight) were well and truly against us!
Cheers,
Martyn
The brakes had been inneffective and ultimately failed just before Perth. So today was spent renewing the front pads. Massive improvement now
What you'll need
1 x Set new Brake Pads
1 x Hammer
1 x set pliers/hens legs/similar
1 x G Clamp
WD40
Copper Grease
So lets get started!
First of all, and I know this will sound obvious, make sure the car is secure. Slacken off the wheel bolts then jack the car up and secure with axle stands.
With the wheel removed, look to the bottom of the brake caliper and you will find a securing bar - before removing this youll need to remove the securing clip located on the inner end of the bar. Put this somewhere safe.
If your car is anything like mine, you'll need to be generous with the WD40 on the securing bar. Apply carefully and consider retreating for a cup of tea while the WD works its magic.
Once this is ready, tap the bar with a hammer to release. This may take a bit of persuasion, but it will eventually free.
With this done, you should be able to pivot the caliper upwards. Then remove the old pads.
Refitting is more or less reversal of the above.
Offer up the new pads to the caliper, applying a gentle coasting of copper grease on the backing plate of the pads before you do so. You'll need to push the pitston back in using a G clamp or similar. It's worth remembering to open the brake fluid resevoir cap before doing this.
With the new pads in place pivot the caliper back down. Secure the locking bar into position, and remembering the securing pin too.
Refit the wheels and release the car off the jack & axel stands.
Reward with another cup of tea. Remember to bed the brakes in gently, they will be a bit weird for the first hundred miles so be gentle with them!
Hope this is of help to someone - sorry there are no pics at the moment, time (and daylight) were well and truly against us!
Cheers,
Martyn
