SteveR Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I've just done my rears (thanks everyone for the advice!) and was hoping ot see 'bigger versions' when I took from front wheels off. They're somewhat different however; no pins & no mounting holes in the pads, just lots of allan key bits everywhere. What do I need to undo/take out, in what order, and how are the pads held in place? I'm guessing totally undo 4 & 5 but would like confirmation before I bugger something up, lol! TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Dont take 123 and 678 out what ever you do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Dont take 123 and 678 out what ever you do... It would split the caliper in two if these were removed. It looks like you need to remove 4 and 5 and the metal plate behind them, then slide out the pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 I thought as much. 123/678 are recessed and look like they hold stuff together. 4&5 are more 'inviting' as they're not recessed and look like they join up with the opposite side of the caliper; holding the pads in place I guess but I don't get how, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Remove cap heads 4 and 5, with the spacer tubes. Remove anti rattle strip, remove pads, push back pistons, fit new pads, anti rattle strip, spacer tunes and cap heads. DO NOT over tighten, easy to strip threads in alloy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks Chris, much appreciated. I tried undoing 4 & 5 but they seemed pretty stuck tight so I left it for today in case I was doing something wrong. There seemed to be cap heads on the other side of the caliper too, so I wondered if I should be undoing each pair 'against' each other if you see what I mean - not necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Could well be that the spacer tubes have female threads in each end, in whch case you will have trouble undoing the cao head that stays tight when the other one frees. If they have used steel cap heads they may be corroded into the tube threads, try a bit of heat.You could perhaps replace the steel cap heads with A12 ones (stainless steel) if corrosion is the problem, or make stainless spacer tubes instead or even as well as using stainless cap heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 How did you get on steve?, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Could well be that the spacer tubes have female threads in each end, in whch case you will have trouble undoing the cao head that stays tight when the other one frees. If they have used steel cap heads they may be corroded into the tube threads, try a bit of heat.You could perhaps replace the steel cap heads with A12 ones (stainless steel) if corrosion is the problem, or make stainless spacer tubes instead or even as well as using stainless cap heads. Excellent, thanks for the advice Chris it is very much appreciated. How did you get on steve?, Si - I didn't want to risk buggering something up yesterday so put it all back together. I'll have another bash later today/tonight after I've been to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Oops, meant to say I got these done the other day. Many thanks to everyone for the confirmation input, a very easy job in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Nice one... What i tend to do with 4Pots or More is take the pins out, use one pad to push back one set of pistons, then replace that pad with new one, and do the same the other side, then you dont risk poping a piston out Just a tip for the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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