Good brake pad DIY

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 11:38

Morning all,

I've had a look in the knowledgebase and there seems to be a guide with very little pics and one by aceman for changing the discs (which is far more what I'm after)

Are there any others kicking about? I assume I don't need any special tools?

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 12:09

I had mine changed in a local garage, £30 labour not worth getting dirty

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 12:39

shantybeater wrote:Morning all,

I've had a look in the knowledgebase and there seems to be a guide with very little pics and one by aceman for changing the discs (which is far more what I'm after)

Are there any others kicking about? I assume I don't need any special tools?

Have I can't remember that one, I must be losing it.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 12:48

aceman wrote:
shantybeater wrote:Morning all,

I've had a look in the knowledgebase and there seems to be a guide with very little pics and one by aceman for changing the discs (which is far more what I'm after)

Are there any others kicking about? I assume I don't need any special tools?
Have I can't remember that one, I must be losing it.

Sorry I got you mixed up with myredzed!!

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11889

Probably because you both had red zeds!

pingu · Post by **pingu** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 12:54

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11889

A very simple job to change the pads. Changing the shoes is more difficult, but no more difficult than changing shoes on any car.

I would always recommend DIY as garages bodge things and don't tell you about what they've done (such as bypassing the wear-out sensor

).

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 12:57

pingu wrote:http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11889

I would always recommend DIY as garages bodge things and don't tell you about what they've done (such as bypassing the wear-out sensor ).

Wow there's a big sweeping statement

pingu · Post by **pingu** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 13:46

garythefish wrote:
pingu wrote:http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11889

I would always recommend DIY as garages bodge things and don't tell you about what they've done (such as bypassing the wear-out sensor ).
Wow there's a big sweeping statement

As witnessed on my car with a receipt for new brake pads fitted at a well known chain of tyre/exhaust/brake fitters. Obviously, I can't prove it was them, but the pads were new when I got the car, and so was the receipt.

I guess they would just sweep the problem under the carpet

.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Sat 24 Dec, 2011 16:08

Thanks guys, i think i have everything i need

RemarkLima · Post by **RemarkLima** » Wed 28 Dec, 2011 18:18

The only odd one on all BMW's is a 7mm hex socket... 90% of all socket sets seem to come with 6mm and 8mm so can be a PITA to find a 7mm in a hurry

I'm sure the guides mention this but worth stressing IME.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Fri 30 Dec, 2011 11:34

RemarkLima wrote:The only odd one on all BMW's is a 7mm hex socket... 90% of all socket sets seem to come with 6mm and 8mm so can be a PITA to find a 7mm in a hurry

I'm sure the guides mention this but worth stressing IME.

My bro had already made one up thank god but there was a panic moment when I noticed a lack of 7mm hex's in two tool kits.

Does anyone happen to know if the back pads are as straightforward? (Due to handbrake?)

mwpe · Post by **mwpe** » Fri 30 Dec, 2011 11:56

The Back brakes are the same as the front, the handbrake is a seperate small drum brake built into the disc. The drum bake linings last forever. I have just changed them on my E30 for the first time at 217000 miles.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Fri 30 Dec, 2011 15:15

Ah ok thanks for letting me know. Looks like ill be doing the rears over the next week or so

Mike Fishwick · Post by **Mike Fishwick** » Mon 16 Jan, 2012 15:15

Try these:

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19206

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19205

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19204

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19207

Althulas · Post by **Althulas** » Mon 16 Jan, 2012 17:27

I would get lots of penertrating fluid on the disc brake carrier bolts in preperatin during this week as my front left was a real pain in the arse to undo. The thread was slightly stripped so as a temperary repair I cut a small groove in the bolt to act as a tapping bolt and used a bit of heat on the carrier to get the bolt back in. I'm now after a replacement carrier as I hate bodging but stealer prices for this part made me raise my eye brows more than a tad.

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