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Disc/pad change DIY
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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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Pelican are always worth checking out for how-to's, having done the job this series looks right?
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
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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Its very easy good luck
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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?
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
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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
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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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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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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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!
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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Thanks for all the tips...they all were spot on!
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Good feeling when you DIY, let the new discs bed in before going for it
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Hope helped
Ps mine stay as new as I clear laquer discs;)
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Which paint/lacquer do you recommend for it?
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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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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
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