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Posted by Bill Davies [Email] (more from Bill Davies) on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 08:27:29 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Re: am i missing something -- brake question, jvanibm, Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:38:24
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whereas skee has the earlier Girling brakes. This is what the Haynes manual says:

"Pad removal - Girling caliper

"At the first caliper, use a socket wrench and spanner to unscrew the lower guide pin bolt.

"Grasp the hydraulic body of the caliper and pivot it upwards, taking care not to strain brake hose or union. Draw out both brake pads: if they bind against the disc" (rotor in US) "apply pressure to the inboard pad with a pair of grips to retract the piston back into the caliper.

"Remove the pads from the second caliper in the same manner.

"Clear the dust and debris from the carrier surfaces, using a wire brush and brake cleaner fluid. Avoid inhaling the airborne dust.

"Examine piston seals for signs of leaking and deterioration, and the piston itself for signs of wear or damage."

As far as I can see the new pads go in and, as they say, refitting is the reverse of removal. Copper grease on the back of the pads - that's on the metal backing plates not on the friction surfaces of course. Chect the copndition of the rotors, too. You then use the brake pedal to get the pads pack to the disc, bleeding as required, and check the level of brake fluid.

I have not done this procedure (though I've done the ATEs and they are really simple) so suggest skee buys a Haynes to check it all out first.
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