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Started by BazaJT, 24 June 2017, 07:26:54

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BazaJT

Step daughter has been in touch to say her Laguna needs new rear discs-not sure how she's determined that it needs new discs but that's by the by-and pads.Are there any pitfalls to fitting these?Is a wind back tool necessary for the caliper pistons?Car is a '03 plate 3.0L V6 estate with a proper handbrake lever[not one of those electronic types].

Lazydocker

Most Renaults have a threaded piston in the calliper and offer one or both are a left handed thread too. So yes, a windback tool is advisable.  :y
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Nick W

Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 June 2017, 09:03:29
Most Renaults have a threaded piston in the calliper and offer one or both are a left handed thread too. So yes, a windback tool is advisable.  :y


You can buy the whole set, including left and right-handed tools for less than £20. I no longer use large pliers on any sliding calipers, as this does a better job.

BazaJT

Thanks for that people :y Just been on the bay of e and ordered a 22pc set with left and right hand wind back bits @£16.99p Should come in handy for my own use after sorting her car out.

Webby the Bear

If you're changing discs they'll be expensive. They have the wheel bearring in them 👍
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Viral_Jim

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 26 June 2017, 10:09:18
If you're changing discs they'll be expensive. They have the wheel bearring in them 👍

That is just about the most french thing I've ever heard  ::)

TheBoy

Quote from: BazaJT on 24 June 2017, 15:05:38
Thanks for that people :y Just been on the bay of e and ordered a 22pc set with left and right hand wind back bits @£16.99p Should come in handy for my own use after sorting her car out.
Its a good investment, even if the instructions on which adapter to use are normally wrong/poor/useless :y

That said, my cheapo set didn't withstand too much abuse, and is very bent, but still serviceable ;D
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BazaJT

Yes cheapest discs she can find are about £76 each.I think the wind back set I've ordered will suffice for the occasional use it's likely to see,at least that's what I'm hoping!

TheBoy

Quote from: BazaJT on 26 June 2017, 20:00:27
Yes cheapest discs she can find are about £76 each.I think the wind back set I've ordered will suffice for the occasional use it's likely to see,at least that's what I'm hoping!
It'll be fine. Bit fiddly at times, but mines fine :y

Clean and oil the tools after use, as I reckon they'll be prone to rust otherwise, and you won't open it for several months again.
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citroenguy

Quote from: jimmy944 on 26 June 2017, 10:21:30
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 26 June 2017, 10:09:18
If you're changing discs they'll be expensive. They have the wheel bearring in them 👍

That is just about the most french thing I've ever heard  ::)

Makes'em a doddle to change though. :)
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