No need for a pad spreader, especially if replacing the rotors. Just put a wood wedge between the worn pads and the rotor and lever the pistons back. Easy to do and much less expensive. If not replacing the rotors just be careful to put the lever against the wood, not on the rotor's face. No need to replace the bolts either, the original bolts are fine. Do more with less, it's environmentally friendly (less trash) as well as less expensive! And several others point out, relieve the spring pressure on the pins, it will come out easier and not fly away. I like how these videos are very thorough and quick, good stuff!
Great video. Really showing the key steps which is so helpful. Quick question : is it normal to hear a whizzing noise after the change of pads and discs? Sounds almost like a space ship! Just want to confirm this is normal?
@@edward-tv Hi, thank you. I have already noticed the noise reducing after a few hundred miles of driving. Appreciate you taking the time to reply 👍 deserved a follow!
FCP Euro - when are you going to do an F8x chassis rear and front wheel hub/bearing assembly change?? Those things are a nightmare and so badly designed - especially the rear!
@@fcpeuro Please ask Gareth to work some magic! I ordered a load of brake parts from you and they just arrived today but I am not looking forward to the rears because I can’t put all these shiny parts on without changing the hubs and bearings before that! Which means I need to spend more money with you! 😅 You’ve got two more big orders coming from Japan shortly… Any idea when the next parts special for cooling and drivelines will be?? 😉
Typically you will have one on the front driver's side, and one on the rear passenger side. All makes are different, though and manufacturers will often change that around.
If only the brake pads are worn then just replace the pads, if the rotors need changing for whatever reason; worn, warped etc then definitely replace the rotors and pads. Pads is a must to replace when replacing the rotors.
The pins have a small shim on the end of them. When you hammer them in and get them fully seated the shim wedges them in place. If the sensor never made contact with the rotor then there is no reason to replace them but when you pull them out of the slot in the pad they can sometimes break so be careful while doing that.
