How Do You Change Front Pads

[TEAMWAYSIDE21]

HELLO EBERYBODY,

just changed my rear pads,but i need to change the front as well,have the pads here,but haven't got a clue about how to change them!

can you point me in the right direction or tell me what to do,i refuse to go the the garage for a pair of brake pads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigndaft]

Hi...yep i've done it but I changed the disks at the same time so it was calliper off held on by two bolts, probably easier that way, they were a bugger even then. i'm presuming you have the single cylinder floating type.
have fun

[Wobbly Dave]

If you pootle over to Brum - I will happily show you/do them for you? 20 mins a side.

Or you can call me and I will guide you through the process. It is easy with the right tools.

[k690bpp]

this might help: http://www.volvospeed.com/850fbrake1.php

[TEAMWAYSIDE21]

i have that guide from volvospeed,and i am starting the job now,the time is 8.46am ,i will reply to this message when i have finished,straight away!!!!

see you in 5 hours!!!!!!!!!1111

[Wobbly Dave]

As I said on the phone - the only way to get the caliper back in is to use a g clamp or a large pair of water pliers and push them back in.

Clock is still ticking - 09:40am!

['95R]

Re-compressing the caliper is definately the hardest part of the pad swap.

Volvospeed how-to, YAYAHHH! Volvospeed has a ton of great resources there, we do have lots of other write-ups and helpful guides. Oh, and I don't want to forget the forums over there, lots of helpful topics that aren't covered in write ups.

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[Redbrick]

Take the cap off the brake fluid reservoir and they'll go back alot easier.

[TEAMWAYSIDE21]

i have done it lads!!!!!!!!!!!!11

i agree,the worst part is the piston going back in,(used a clamp)
and also a mad rush to get a diffeent socket,one side had star sliders,and the other had a 7mm allan key sliders?

what the hell is going on there?

anyway,just test drove the car,seems fine.

thanks for daves advice,and it only took me 2 hours!and that included 7 cigarette breaks!!!!!!!!!!!!

see you all asap

[Wobbly Dave]

Yay!

['95R]

Good job! I had a lot of fun on my first brake job, but definately am prepared to do it when it needs to be done next time (new car needs it now, I am just too lazy ).