V6 front brakes

Any issues relating to suspension, steering and brakes.

by DBV6 » Fri May 21, 2004 11:14 am

Anyone got a guide for changing front pads or can you tell me simply what to do, not as straightforward as 16v ones.

Do I remove the 2 allen key bolts holding the sliders?

Cheers
DBV6
 

by widget » Fri May 21, 2004 11:26 am

piece of cake.....

under the sping at front, undo the two allen bolts on the slides (8mm IIRC?) withdraw caliper,

refit reverse of removal - using some copa slip to grease the back of the pads.

Graham
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by DBV6 » Fri May 21, 2004 11:40 am

Cheers Graham
That's what I though just wanted to check
DBV6
 

by DBV6 » Fri May 21, 2004 12:59 pm

7mm Graham...guess what size allen key I haven't got!

B*gger...it's p*ssing down now too so looks like a tomorrow morning job
DBV6
 

by Tim2001 » Fri May 21, 2004 2:16 pm

Was gonna say seven then but you beat me to it had the same problem up the scrap yard the other day all keys BAR the 7 still made another rack of socket purchasing a worthwhile experience
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by DBV6 » Fri May 21, 2004 2:31 pm

Cheers Tim

p.s. You got any cream leather handbrake gaiters? How close is the cream to the OE leather?
Let me know how much, I'll send a cheque off (mail me <a href="mailto:browdvdw@hotmail.com">browdvdw@hotmail.com</a>)
DBV6
 

by Tim2001 » Fri May 21, 2004 2:49 pm

YHM matey
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by DBV6 » Fri May 21, 2004 4:00 pm

Cheers Tim
Just checked it nothing yet...will check again later
DBV6
 

by Hotrod » Fri May 21, 2004 7:34 pm

A tip for yer.......

When I fit new pads I always do this:

Hacksaw a series of slots 10mm apart @45 degrees in a cross hatch pattern. The width of a hacksaw blade and cut about 1/16 deep.

Chamfer all outside edges about 1/16.

This will help bed the pads in, stop a build up on the surface of the pad thus eliminating any future squealing.

Copperslip all rear faces and sliding parts lightly does the trick too, include this on the pins.

Jobs a good' :wink: n
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what do u think?

by DBV6 » Sat May 22, 2004 12:18 pm

Tim, that mail not turned up mate can you re-send (browdvdw@hotmail.com)
Cheers
DBV6
 


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