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Post by Angelus666 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:43 pm

So, I'm going to attempt to change my front discs and pads tomorrow. It should be pretty straight forward, but is there a definitive guide or video people would recommend?

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Post by Ewazix » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:54 pm

Pelican are always worth checking out for how-to's, having done the job this series looks right? :thumbsup:

e85/6 Index http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... M_Tech.htm

Pads http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... cement.htm

discs/rotors http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... cement.htm
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Post by si-forks » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:24 pm

Its very easy :thumbsup: good luck
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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:36 am

Ewazix wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:54 pm Pelican are always worth checking out for how-to's, having done the job this series looks right? :thumbsup:

e85/6 Index http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... M_Tech.htm

Pads http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... cement.htm

discs/rotors http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... cement.htm

Thanks for posting this :thumbsup:
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Post by D4dawg » Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:15 am

Pelican is v good
But its plug and play buddy take time
2 bolts on back of calipers hex type i think
Then 2 larger bolts hold on carriers
Take spring off front
Push pads inward to give some room and simply lift out and remove pads

2 screws on disc remove and replace
Gently wiggle disc till off
Give all a good clean
Fit disc making sure correct way round
2 screws
Clean up calipers and pads /touch of copper grease on sliders
Fit carrier
Then calipers and pads
Tighten And tadaa

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Post by Scooba_Steve » Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:24 am

If you're using the rubber guide bushings don't use copper grease, you need a rubber grease or anything non petroleum based.
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Post by Mangozac » Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:50 am

Another important tip: if you're struggling to get the rotor off don't smack the disc with a hammer! Instead, give the hat (the section of the rotor over the hub) a few firm hits with the hammer and it should come free.
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Post by Angelus666 » Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:17 pm

Well, 3 hours later and they're done! Actually pretty straightforward really, only real problem is getting the piston fully back to accept the new pads and fit back over the disc (I used a vice and it did the trick). Quite, satisfying doing the job and even better given that BMW would have charged me over £300 for the labour alone...!

I really love the gold paint in the inners of the discs, looks very premium...shame they won't look that way for long!
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Post by Angelus666 » Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:18 pm

Thanks for all the tips...they all were spot on! :thumbsup:

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Post by firebobby » Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:22 pm

Good feeling when you DIY, let the new discs bed in before going for it :thumbsup:
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Post by D4dawg » Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:14 am

Angelus666 wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:18 pm Thanks for all the tips...they all were spot on! :thumbsup:
Hope helped
Ps mine stay as new as I clear laquer discs;)

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Post by Angelus666 » Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:15 pm

Which paint/lacquer do you recommend for it?

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Post by ph001 » Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:23 pm

I'd have thought the disc would get a bit hot for normal lacquer. Vht (very high temp paint) would be my recommendation, avail in a few colours but commonly in black or silver.
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Post by D4dawg » Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:21 pm

I simply used bolt standard high gloss laquer
Put about 3 coats on when they were new

I've had the car with them on since big brake fitment and they've been tested;)

Still look like new :)

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Post by D4dawg » Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:23 pm

See :)
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