roachy Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Do I need any special tools to change front pads and discs, or is it a straight forward job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulkp Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Decent jack and axle stands, Right size Allen key (non standard) for caliper removal, correct lubricant for sliders, make sure mating faces on hub/new disc are clean. I always use some spare wheel nuts and bolt the disc on the hub, then assemble caliper with new pads, pump pedal to position piston/pads then spin the disc - if there is any run out, your ears should detect it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Not certain but I think Allen key might be 7mm. Also can’t remember if this car has a countersunk Philips screw holding disc to hub. Many cars have that and they can be troublesome without an impact driver. I don’t mean a power tool, I mean the short fat things you hit the end of with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Changed discs and pads on my sisters 2004 fiesta yesterday, same brakes as yours I would think. 7mm Allen key to remove calliper. 13mm spanner / socket to remove the calliper holding bracket. Then the disc just falls off. Easy job if all goes to plan. G clamp or something similar to push piston back into calliper. Check brake fluid reservoir does not overflow when doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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