Brake Job
#1
Brake Job
Hello all, I have a 2006 JCW, its time to tackle the front brakes- pads and rotors, any "gotchas" I should be on the lookout for? Is it straight forward? Any help or advice is appreciated. I have always had it done at a shop but I have the time and its about time I did this.
Rod,
Rod,
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#5
Before you start, buy new wear sensors, as they are not meant to be reused and often break taking them out or putting back in.
Brakes should be tackled by people with experience, if you don't have that, get someone that does, to help you learn how to do it correctly. They are your lifeline!
You do not need to remove the calipers. When reinstalling the new pads, you should lube the pins, making sure not to get grease on anything else. The brake fluid should be replaced in the whole system. If the fluid is brown, it is shot!
Brakes should be tackled by people with experience, if you don't have that, get someone that does, to help you learn how to do it correctly. They are your lifeline!
You do not need to remove the calipers. When reinstalling the new pads, you should lube the pins, making sure not to get grease on anything else. The brake fluid should be replaced in the whole system. If the fluid is brown, it is shot!
Last edited by ItsmeWayne; 06-24-2019 at 07:41 AM.
#7
hi all - im installing new front pads/rotors and have done this many times on my regular r53. this will be the first time on my jcw and the bentley manual doesnt have any instructrions. i cant seem to find any step by step instructions online. can someone pls point be to one? or maybe give a quick overview? at the very least, can someone pls explain how to loosen the guide pins? do i need to hold the inner bolt with a wrench while i unscrew the outer bolt? thanks!
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