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how easy to do brakes?

by daddyt » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:39 pm

iv got a v6 and need to do the front brakes.......how easy are they to do for a amature like me lol and what tools to use also while the wheels are off i fancy painting the calipers so what paint do i buy?

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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by Fraz » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:45 pm

easy enough

tools you will need

a 7mm allen key
a Jack
a pair of pliers
a large screwdriver or bar
and if painting the callipers best get a wire brush to give them a good clean up first

I tried smooth rite was ok but teh caliper paint from Halfords seems to be better at lasting
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by v6 steve » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:55 pm

Tris if you pop through ill show you mate, easy enough once youv been shown
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by daddyt » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:57 pm

cool steve, ill buzz you once iv bought all the parts which will prob be this week or next
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by daddyt » Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:00 pm

next question is who do we get good discount from for buying the brakes?
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by v6 steve » Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:02 pm

vauxhall, autovaux, iv got a halfords crd and set up disscounts in my local shop
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by Fraz » Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:50 pm

if your through before its dark I will show you how ...dont take long
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by simon_709 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:24 pm

I'm going to be changing my discs tomorrow is there any tips for taking the calipers off?? and has anyone done a guide? as i know where everything is but never changed them before. thanks.
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by big_gordy » Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:34 am

dont i know it!!!! i done it wrong once too! :alright:
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by matty0785 » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:43 pm

trust gordy lol :alright:
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by Allys Cally » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:44 pm

yip Big G thought his brake discs would look better if they were white :lol:
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Re: how easy to do brakes?

by v6 steve » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:53 pm

Allys Cally wrote:yip Big G thought his brake discs would look better if they were white :lol:

what are you talking about Ally everyone knows you have to spray white paint on new discs before you clean them
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