L.U.C.A.S Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi i was just wondering if front break pads are easy to fit myself rather than take my car to the garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldoon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 All depends on the car make/model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi i was just wondering if front break pads are easy to fit myself rather than take my car to the garage? Even easier than spelling it correctly! ... half an hour tops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcrim Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi i was just wondering if front break pads are easy to fit myself rather than take my car to the garage? They are easy to fit if you have the right tools. The guy who fitted mine had a tool that pushed the piston cylinders back into place. I pay to get mine fitted because if you ring around you can get it done almost as cheaply as DIY. And brakes wrongly fitted can cause problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldoon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Even easier than spelling it correctly! ... half an hour tops! Providing you have all the right tools that is ! Most calipers are now fitted with torx bolts which not a lot of folks own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 They are easy to fit if you have the right tools. The guy who fitted mine had a tool that pushed the piston cylinders back into place. I pay to get mine fitted because if you ring around you can get it done almost as cheaply as DIY. And brakes wrongly fitted can cause problems. Yeah ... of course they're easy to fit if as you say, you have the correct tools. Any doubts ... get a garage to fit them for peace of mind. It's hardly expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallBuilder Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Correct tools should also include an axle stand, you don't want to be working on the car whilst it is just held up with a jack. First time I ever did mine I had the haynes manual and took suficient time to note how things went together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly44 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 depending on your make of car do not attempt to do them yourself unless you are really confident. modern brake system can become air locked if you use the incorrect tool to push the brake calliper piston back. then you will have a bill for a new master cylinder, which could run into hundreds of pounds to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shand1 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullerboY Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Little knowledge is a dangerous thing especially on something as important as brakes,is your life really worth so little as a garage bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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