How easy it is?

[Giles]

How easy to change the rear brakes pads?

Mine are getting abit fade and crack :blink:

Thanks

 

[Tree200]

Pretty simple, should be a how to guide it think.

 

[Giles]

Yeah I see the guide, just wonder how easy to do it.

Renault garage stupid money just for pads replace :001_rolleyes:

 

[Yiannis197]

Don't take my word for it but I think that you have to have a tool to unwind the pistons? This is what I've been told anyway.

 

[Ianboom]

Yep, you need a piston wind back tool, £10 on ebay or £20 from halfords, easy job though-make sure your brake fluid resevoir doesn't overflow when the pistons go back!
Ian.

 

[Foxspeed]

if you have the equipment and know how to use spanners then they are easy to do...

if your not that competent then I would say don't do it as its brakes and also they are the parking ones as well

try sc electrical in Bolton to do them for you?

 

[FaithlessEmo]

My local Halfords told me that if I bring them performance pads that they don't sell they will fit em for me for £20. Seeming I don't have the tool to wind back the piston or the balls to try it. lol.

 

[OiNK]

It is pretty simple if you follow the guide, I changed my rears recently and it was the first time I have ever changed pads, I have a bit of know how but I am no expert.

The only way to learn is giving it a go, might be worth having someone who knows their stuff to be with you while you do it if possible?

 

[Foxspeed]

you could also pm someone

 

[Roblynn1977]

you could also pm someone

Do this :jump1:

 

[FaithlessEmo]

There ent many of us around my area. in 3 months of ownership I have seen 1xUR 197 and 1xNimbus 197 and 1xGW 197

 

[jostheboss]

Where are you based?

 

[FaithlessEmo]

Between Sutton Coldfield and Stechford in north Birmingham. Just don't want to start replacing pads and get stuck and have no help and no car. lol

 

[jostheboss]

Just make sure you have all the tools and you'll be fine. Go and take the wheel off, have a look and see if you're happy. Pm if you want my number if you're struggling! I'd come help if I was more local

 

[Ianboom]

There's a few of us in south brum!

 

[Giles]

Thanks reply guys, not sure what to do.

Should I get brakes pads from Karl and get garage to fit them?

 

[jamesbrooks94]

You will need the piston rewind tool, not a hard job to do though, borrowed my uncles garage and had the pads out in no time! Look on eBay for rewind tools and make a decision from there