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[PhilRonbinson]

Can anyone tell me how to remove old rear brake pads and fit new ones, do I remove calipers or is it just pins ...if so, how do you get pins out and which way do they go....supprised theres nothing on here at all for rear brake pads only...

[Andy H]

The pads are held in by two pins. They are inserted from the inside so to get them out they have to be driven out from the outside using a small diameter straight punch.

I changed my rear discs and pads last weekend, I didn't think to take any photos unfortunately.

My brake pads were rusted into the calipers so I had some difficulty getting the old pads out. I then used a file to remove the rust from the calipers so that the new pads fitted smoothly before putting it all back together.

[PhilRonbinson]

Thanks Andy, Having probs getting the pins out....Does the handbrake have to be off or doesnt that matter

[PhilRonbinson]

I presume I'm hitting the correct pins...but wont shift....

[martin42]

Bigger hammer needed 

[BazaJT]

Don't think it matters about the handbrake as these are shoes in the "hub"of the disc so no bearing on the caliper.You should be able to identify the location of the pins by following their route across the back of the pads.Use plenty of penetrating fluid and as long as the punch or whatever tool you're using is of small enough diameter to "chase" the pins out they will shift-eventually!

[Andy B]

Can anyone tell me how to remove old rear brake pads and fit new ones, do I remove calipers or is it just pins ...if so, how do you get pins out and which way do they go....supprised theres nothing on here at all for rear brake pads only...

 
I knew there was because who could forget Mark's choice of pin punch ....... 

[Bigron]

Still on rear brakes, a question I've never had answered from garage men, etc. - since the handbrake never does any braking as such and therefore never wears, why does the handbrake cable need adjusting?
I've had a Carlton and two MIGs and the situation was always the same; after about a year, all movement taken up. I only ever use the handbrake occasionally for parking, say on a hill or steep slope.

Ron.

[Shackeng]

Just taken mine out today, and used the same type of punch, , which is just the right size. Once you get the pins started, they will come out easily. Don't let the spring under them make a break for it. I'm doing my handbrake shoes at the same time. Shoes, discs and pads, £79+VAT on TC.

[Entwood]

Still on rear brakes, a question I've never had answered from garage men, etc. - since the handbrake never does any braking as such and therefore never wears, why does the handbrake cable need adjusting?
I've had a Carlton and two MIGs and the situation was always the same; after about a year, all movement taken up. I only ever use the handbrake occasionally for parking, say on a hill or steep slope.

Ron.

Every time you pull it, it stretches .... nowt to do with "wear" .. all to do with "human input"