Rear brakes issue
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@4a1d076a6a=jamesshack:
also…... the little spring magoo thingy were do i get them? or like get a really long paper clip :?
The springs will come with your new brake pads usually, also there is no pin kit for the rear of these, they are quite basic at the back but you can get new bolt kit for them. If they come off ok then keep the originals, if they are a mare to remove then its worth changing them in case you have damaged them, you will have to get them from a motor factors or spares shop, halfords will only stock them if they come with a big sticker with "power force brake power fitted" in the pack
Remember, put copper grease on the bolts you remove, the REAR of the pads (metal side) and on your wheel studs
Here is also a link for the pin kit if you are putting new pads in the front, it will be the best £7.50 you have ever spent on your old brakes when you put in new pads
http://www.fordprobestore.co.uk/store/product_info.php?products_id=754&osCsid=62731669fd84b5a224d91bd8b15a3605
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and finally, a step by step idiots guide to the removal of the rear calipers, I have had a good look and i am a bit concerned that the small clips could break or bend out wrong…
I know its a lot to ask but you guys seem to know your chicken livers..
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The rears don't need removing. Undo the top bolt (12mm? I think) and hinge the caliper forwards. The pads will come out with some persuasion.
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that seems so simple even i could do it and from rereading the responses the discs should just slide off?
roll on the weekend will let you know how i get on….
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@2d4c4f5b9c=jamesshack:
that seems so simple even i could do it and from rereading the responses the discs should just slide off?
roll on the weekend will let you know how i get on….
To remove the rear caliper undo the 2 bolts that go through the black bits either side that you can see on the inside of the discs and then just let it hang no need to undo everything else and because the hubs have studs fitted the discs are held on with the wheel nuts
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utter genius! so much thanks!!! :D :D :D
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Couple of things:
If you just bought them you have a 14 day cooling off period so send them back.
When putting new pads on get a brake pad fitting kit, CES UK usually stock them only £5 think they deliver nation wide now. Its a right pain when old pad springs snap ( seen them get stuck and wreck a disk )
Don't go mad with coppergrease and where gloves or use a brush as its not good for you through skin contact.
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Again many thanks for all ur input :D
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@a91cc6482c=nightstalker:
Mine are exactly the same and I've known about them for ages, so with MOT time around the corner I have just ordered a new set of disks from ebay.
Here's the link for the 1.8 versions ;)
Mine arrived today but dumbass only ordered ONE! :oops:
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I cannot get the damned disc off!!!!!
i have hit it heated it anyone know a good way of removing it? :(
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so i finally changed my discs and pads, did'nt know about taking the caliper hanger off but its all lovely now apart from one thing….
the handbrake now does'nt work....help?
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Sounds like you may have left something disconnected or something may have come loose in the reinstallation process , think you may need to get underneath the car and check the handbrake lines..
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done that alls fine was thinkin i may have wound the wotsit too far back when puttin the new pads in? what do u reckon?
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do the brakes work fine on the pedal..?
if so have another look at just the handbrake side of things it works on cables so sounds like a cable has come loose in the work you have done or may have snapped…
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sorted, they just needed bedding in i think cause i drove a few good miles and it slowly started to get better. :)
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good, keep and eye on them and update when your defo happy on it..
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yeah will keep you up to date, got a pin fitting kit for the fronts so doing those tomorrow, then gonna take her out on a long jaunt to properly test them, i know you guys say they might not be great but i am thinkin of gettin them for the fronts, put some green stuff pads on there should be great, its only a 1.6 auto but its quick, and the noise from the cone is so loud :D so lovin this car! :D :D
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these may be of intrest fella…and a good price also..
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thats the same guy i used to get the backs, he's helpful to, i called him after reading the responses to this thread, and when i got the discs yesterday they looked great but time will tell i suppose, i am gonna get the drilled and grovoed for the front from this seller and fit them over the weekend again, it took 3 hours to do the first one and 30 mins for the second. I heated it and then smacked it with an enormous hammer…. shook the poor thing on its stands! looks great though. all i need now is a full body resparay, engine overhaul, font projectors, rear lex types and keyless entry and start, but thats a different thread :D
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well on that note i will say get yer name on the list for TRAX EVENT..