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[PaulW]

And what a complete ballache it was...

First had to find a thin-profile 17mm spanner...  So while out, bought a new Draper 1/2" socket set too (last one is missing 90% of its bits)

Disc retaining bolts were rounded off on BOTH sides, so had fun getting the damned things out...  Discs were also completely seized onto the hub too, no amount of hammering or pulling got anywhere so ended up putting nearly my entire weight on a jimmy bar before they 'popped' off...

There were *no* wear sensors attached at all.  The plugs where they attach were knackered, so also had to replace those... And also get new plastic clips to hold the cable in place...

So finally got everything new fitted, greased the hub and disc face so to stop things sticking together again, new wear sensors fitted...  Then noticed there were no spring retaining clips, so need to order those tomorrow & get them fitted...

All in, braking efficiency has increased atleast ten-fold!  There was about 1mm or so friction material on the drivers side, and around 3mm on the passenger side.  Brake pads were also different makes on both sides (so wondering if they were replaced independently at different times)

Fun stuff...

[Dazzler]

At least you stuck at it and done the job properly.

Good on you

[nick v6]

And what a complete ballache it was...

First had to find a thin-profile 17mm spanner...  So while out, bought a new Draper 1/2" socket set too (last one is missing 90% of its bits)

Disc retaining bolts were rounded off on BOTH sides, so had fun getting the damned things out...  Discs were also completely seized onto the hub too, no amount of hammering or pulling got anywhere so ended up putting nearly my entire weight on a jimmy bar before they 'popped' off...

There were *no* wear sensors attached at all.  The plugs where they attach were knackered, so also had to replace those... And also get new plastic clips to hold the cable in place...

So finally got everything new fitted, greased the hub and disc face so to stop things sticking together again, new wear sensors fitted...  Then noticed there were no spring retaining clips, so need to order those tomorrow & get them fitted...

All in, braking efficiency has increased atleast ten-fold!  There was about 1mm or so friction material on the drivers side, and around 3mm on the passenger side.  Brake pads were also different makes on both sides (so wondering if they were replaced independently at different times)

Fun stuff...

does my head in that does when people do that
only change 1 side if the other side is ok
when i was in the garage i saw loads of cars like it
then you get people wonder why when they hit the brake it pulls

[Marks DTM Calib]

And what a complete ballache it was...

First had to find a thin-profile 17mm spanner...  So while out, bought a new Draper 1/2" socket set too (last one is missing 90% of its bits)

Disc retaining bolts were rounded off on BOTH sides, so had fun getting the damned things out...  Discs were also completely seized onto the hub too, no amount of hammering or pulling got anywhere so ended up putting nearly my entire weight on a jimmy bar before they 'popped' off...

There were *no* wear sensors attached at all.  The plugs where they attach were knackered, so also had to replace those... And also get new plastic clips to hold the cable in place...

So finally got everything new fitted, greased the hub and disc face so to stop things sticking together again, new wear sensors fitted... Then noticed there were no spring retaining clips, so need to order those tomorrow & get them fitted...

All in, braking efficiency has increased atleast ten-fold!  There was about 1mm or so friction material on the drivers side, and around 3mm on the passenger side.  Brake pads were also different makes on both sides (so wondering if they were replaced independently at different times)

Fun stuff...

What spring retaining clips?

[Andy B]

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What spring retaining clips?

Anti-rattle clips I would think.  

[hotel21]

Thought the only springy clippy thingys were already attached to the pads, straight from the box?   :-/

[Dazzler]

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What spring retaining clips?

Anti-rattle clips I would think.  

They are fitted to the brake pad :-/

[tunnie]

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What spring retaining clips?

Anti-rattle clips I would think.  

the springs on top of the brake pads? where the sensor clips on, has a spring (as such) which is pushed down when the caliper comes down.

Guessing to keep the pad firmly in place

[Andy B]

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What spring retaining clips?

Anti-rattle clips I would think.  

the springs on top of the brake pads? where the sensor clips on, has a spring (as such) which is pushed down when the caliper comes down.

Guessing to keep the pad firmly in place

Sensor clips to the butterfly spring. The anti-rattle sits againstthe top of the pads & hook under the pad retaining pins at each end.

[Dazzler]

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What spring retaining clips?

Anti-rattle clips I would think.  

the springs on top of the brake pads? where the sensor clips on, has a spring (as such) which is pushed down when the caliper comes down.

Guessing to keep the pad firmly in place

Sensor clips to the butterfly spring. The anti-rattle sits againstthe top of the pads & hook under the pad retaining pins at each end.

Pad retaining pins are on the rear brakes not the fronts :-/

[Andy B]

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What spring retaining clips?

Anti-rattle clips I would think.  

the springs on top of the brake pads? where the sensor clips on, has a spring (as such) which is pushed down when the caliper comes down.

Guessing to keep the pad firmly in place

Sensor clips to the butterfly spring. The anti-rattle sits againstthe top of the pads & hook under the pad retaining pins at each end.

Pad retaining pins are on the rear brakes not the fronts :-/

Well done!! I wondered when someone would spot my deliberate mistake!
But the sensors still don't clip to the front anti-rattle springs!  

[Taxi_Driver]

And what a complete ballache it was...

First had to find a thin-profile 17mm spanner...  So while out, bought a new Draper 1/2" socket set too (last one is missing 90% of its bits)

Disc retaining bolts were rounded off on BOTH sides, so had fun getting the damned things out...  Discs were also completely seized onto the hub too, no amount of hammering or pulling got anywhere so ended up putting nearly my entire weight on a jimmy bar before they 'popped' off...

There were *no* wear sensors attached at all.  The plugs where they attach were knackered, so also had to replace those... And also get new plastic clips to hold the cable in place...

So finally got everything new fitted, greased the hub and disc face so to stop things sticking together again, new wear sensors fitted... Then noticed there were no spring retaining clips, so need to order those tomorrow & get them fitted...

All in, braking efficiency has increased atleast ten-fold!  There was about 1mm or so friction material on the drivers side, and around 3mm on the passenger side.  Brake pads were also different makes on both sides (so wondering if they were replaced independently at different times)

Fun stuff...

What spring retaining clips?

Maybe Paul didnt fit vx pads, and the 'other' make didnt come with springs fitted to the pads??  :-/

[PaulW]

And what a complete ballache it was...

First had to find a thin-profile 17mm spanner...  So while out, bought a new Draper 1/2" socket set too (last one is missing 90% of its bits)

Disc retaining bolts were rounded off on BOTH sides, so had fun getting the damned things out...  Discs were also completely seized onto the hub too, no amount of hammering or pulling got anywhere so ended up putting nearly my entire weight on a jimmy bar before they 'popped' off...

There were *no* wear sensors attached at all.  The plugs where they attach were knackered, so also had to replace those... And also get new plastic clips to hold the cable in place...

So finally got everything new fitted, greased the hub and disc face so to stop things sticking together again, new wear sensors fitted... Then noticed there were no spring retaining clips, so need to order those tomorrow & get them fitted...

All in, braking efficiency has increased atleast ten-fold!  There was about 1mm or so friction material on the drivers side, and around 3mm on the passenger side.  Brake pads were also different makes on both sides (so wondering if they were replaced independently at different times)

Fun stuff...

What spring retaining clips?

Maybe Paul didnt fit vx pads, and the 'other' make didnt come with springs fitted to the pads??  :-/

No I fitted genuine VX pads (bought last week)...

Thought they still had something like this...



But guess not, so no worries there then

[ians]

that's the old 2.0 type if I'm not mistaken.

[PaulW]

Fair enough then  

I'm too used to the ATE setup, the whole Lucas one threw me a bit with its randomness