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[f3nt0n]

I've checked loads of threads -is it really that simple?  Just drift out the two pins, remove old pads, insert new ones, reinsert the two pins?

Not done rear pads before and as they are quite important to ones health whilst driving, so I want to get it right! Cheers.

[aaronjb]

From memory yes - just about the easiest car to change rear pads on, ever 

Aside from getting the rusty blobs pins out..

[SteveAvfc.]

As said Simples. 

[flyer 0712]

Yep thin drift punch...easy even for a dim wit like me 

[0795omega]

got to push calliper pistons back in of course,before new pads go in.

[flymofred]

and before pushing the pistons back in have look in the brake master cylinder to make sure there's enough space to take the displaced fluid. Some people say you can get it to squirt in a fine spray through the breather, if you leave the lid on messy. Never seen that happen though

[Entwood]

and before pushing the pistons back in have look in the brake master cylinder to make sure there's enough space to take the displaced fluid. Some people say you can get it to squirt in a fine spray through the breather, if you leave the lid on messy. Never seen that happen though

IMHO this is NOT the way to do it .... .. this risks "rolling" the seals in the master cylinder which is a serious problem.

Correct way is to crack open the bleed valve and let the excess fluid drain out as the piston is pushed back. This also means the crappy old heated fluid from the cylinder is replaced by new. To ensure that air does not enter the system and cause problems I always use molegrips on the flexible hose as a clamp to prevent air getting in ...  ... then get Mrs to press the brake pedal as I release the mole grips and bleed the brake cylinder to finish off the job ..

[TheBoy]

The issues you will encounter are that the pins will sometimes stick, so you need a good drift, at the anti-rattle spring will break.  If the spring seperates at the rivet, its still useable, as the tension its under keeps it together...  ...or pop another rivet in it.

Rear pads on 'traceclub' are about a tenner from a dealer. Or try andyc if you don't have tadeclub access.