"Desperate" pads last another 6000miles!
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My X reg 330ci went into the main dealer for its service in September and was told I desperately need front discs and pads and rear pads..... for £440. I told them i'd wait 'til I thought I really needed them.
Just over 5 months later and almost 6000 miles the warning light came on! Admittedly I think the brake performance may have been degrading over the past month (but that could be my imagination). Anyway, I bought new discs and Greenstuff pads (mainly for the lack of brake dust generated) for £214. Just need someone to fit them. I would use a specialist but a mobile mechanic would be easier. Anyone recommend somebody? I live in Shenley WD6 and work in Tottenham N17.
I'd appreciate any numbers as I want to get it done ASAP
Just over 5 months later and almost 6000 miles the warning light came on! Admittedly I think the brake performance may have been degrading over the past month (but that could be my imagination). Anyway, I bought new discs and Greenstuff pads (mainly for the lack of brake dust generated) for £214. Just need someone to fit them. I would use a specialist but a mobile mechanic would be easier. Anyone recommend somebody? I live in Shenley WD6 and work in Tottenham N17.
I'd appreciate any numbers as I want to get it done ASAP
grf500 said:
My X reg 330ci went into the main dealer for its service in September and was told I desperately need front discs and pads and rear pads..... for £440. I told them i'd wait 'til I thought I really needed them.
Just over 5 months later and almost 6000 miles the warning light came on! Admittedly I think the brake performance may have been degrading over the past month (but that could be my imagination). Anyway, I bought new discs and Greenstuff pads (mainly for the lack of brake dust generated) for £214. Just need someone to fit them. I would use a specialist but a mobile mechanic would be easier. Anyone recommend somebody? I live in Shenley WD6 and work in Tottenham N17.
I'd appreciate any numbers as I want to get it done ASAP
Its really easy to do yourself. Won't take you more than 2-3 hours tops for the first time and about 30mins a side if your use to it.
I agree, have a go yourself, it really is a piece of cake. I don't mean that in a patronising way.
Literally, wheel off, undo two bolts, lift caliper off disc, shove the piston back a bit, undo the clips and take the pads out.
Grab the new ones, put a bit of copperslip on them, pop them back in (remember which way) put the clip in (you may have to persuade the piston a bit - I normally do it with a bloody big set of grips - put the caliper back on the disc - again, this may need a little persuasion, do the bolts up, off you go...
Go a bit gingerly for a while to bed them in a bit. Some people take the cap off the brake fluid top up container. I don't. But if you do, remember to put it back on!!
Oh yes, don't forget, when they are on, crack the bleed nipple, get someone to press the brake pedal, leave it open until some fluid comes out, then tighten it up. Then do the other one.
That's it really.
:fathertetdmodeon: Go on go on go on
Literally, wheel off, undo two bolts, lift caliper off disc, shove the piston back a bit, undo the clips and take the pads out.
Grab the new ones, put a bit of copperslip on them, pop them back in (remember which way) put the clip in (you may have to persuade the piston a bit - I normally do it with a bloody big set of grips - put the caliper back on the disc - again, this may need a little persuasion, do the bolts up, off you go...
Go a bit gingerly for a while to bed them in a bit. Some people take the cap off the brake fluid top up container. I don't. But if you do, remember to put it back on!!
Oh yes, don't forget, when they are on, crack the bleed nipple, get someone to press the brake pedal, leave it open until some fluid comes out, then tighten it up. Then do the other one.
That's it really.
:fathertetdmodeon: Go on go on go on
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