disc inspection/removal
release the brake flexi hose from the suspension leg mounts.
undo and remove the two caliper mounting bolts
lift the complete caliper assembly up and clear of the discs.
support the caliper and do not allow it to hang from the flexi pipe.
a peice of wire coat hanger bent into an 'S' makes a handy support hooked around the spring.
now undo the wheel locating pin from the disc and the locating screw.you may need an impact driver if the screw is really tight.
after that remove the spacer if your cento has one fitted.
then you can remove the disc.
with the disc off ensure the hub face is clean and at least give it a clean down with a wire brush.
if you have had problems such as vibration from the brakes you need to check the hub face is flat.
i like to give everything a good clean down with aerosol brake cleaner.
apply a little anti seize compound (AKA coppaslip) to the hub face to help prevent the disc sticking.
fit the new disc ensuring you align the two mounting holes
refit the spacer if fitted
fit the screw and locating screw
if you have fitted new discs then you must fit new pads!!(see previous page for pad fitting)
bring the caliper down ensuring the pads go either side of the disc.
you may need to push the caliper piston back to account for the extra pad material of the new pads.
refit the caliper bolts and bolt down to torque.
push the brake pedal a few times, to ensure everything is okay and bring the pads up to the disc
if all's well apply a little anti seize to the spcer/disc centre where the wheel makes contact to prevent seizing.
refit the wheel and torque the bolts.
once the cars on the ground ensure the brakes are still pumped up. take the car for a test run to ensure the brakes are working fine,take it easy!
the brakes need a good 100 miles to bed in and heavy braking must be avoided.
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