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[ryan martin]

hi guys
got to change my front pads but cant seem to find the guide on here.
if any one can point me in the right direction id be greatful
also do i have to replace the wear indicators or are these already in the box with the pads

many thanx
ryan :-/

[dbug]

Dead easy mate - wheel off, undo bottom 13mm bolt (on bottom slide of caliper), remove wear indicators (these will probably break), swing carrier up, pads out, new pads in, swing carrier back down, fit new 13mm bolt (should be new ones in with new pads) and torque, fit new wear sensor, wheel back on.  Don't forget to pump brakes till pedal hard.

New sensors do NOT come with pads - you will need to buy seperately.

15 mins a side.

HTH

[RobG]

Dead easy mate - wheel off, undo bottom 13mm bolt (on bottom slide of caliper), remove wear indicators (these will probably break), swing carrier up, pads out, new pads in, swing carrier back down, fit new 13mm bolt (should be new ones in with new pads) and torque, fit new wear sensor, wheel back on.  Don't forget to pump brakes till pedal hard.

New sensors do NOT come with pads - you will need to buy seperately.

15 mins a side.

HTH

And don`t forget to move pistons back so new pads fit

[dbug]

Dead easy mate - wheel off, undo bottom 13mm bolt (on bottom slide of caliper), remove wear indicators (these will probably break), swing carrier up, pads out, new pads in, swing carrier back down, fit new 13mm bolt (should be new ones in with new pads) and torque, fit new wear sensor, wheel back on.  Don't forget to pump brakes till pedal hard.

New sensors do NOT come with pads - you will need to buy seperately.

15 mins a side.

HTH

And don`t forget to move pistons back so new pads fit

  goes without saying 

[ryan martin]

thanks lads great help its it worth getting vauxhall pads or pattern part

[dbug]

thanks lads great help its it worth getting vauxhall pads or pattern part

Get Vx pads mate - found pattern pads no good for front but ok for rears.  Fronts around £14 on TC

[Psychoca]

If you have any problems with push the pistons back, use a G-Clamp with an old pad and gently tighten it...

[hotel21]

I normally just make carefull use of a large screwdriver with the old pads still in place to push the pistons back.  Take care on the edges of the discs though....   

Also, ensure that there is sufficient space in the fluid header tank to take the displaced fluid or crack open the bleed nipple to expell it.   

[feeutfo]

If you have any problems with push the pistons back, use a G-Clamp with an old pad and gently tighten it...

...oooh.sucks teeth and shakes head...if they are that stiff there is a problem, make sure the fluid has somewhere to go with the res cap off or the bleed nipple open as mentioned, also possible a dust or fluid seal is damagad and jamming the piston.
 G clamp will most certainly do the job but last resort imo, you need to feel whats going on. Special tools for this work on a similar basis but for the omega these should not be needed ime.

 There is a block moulded into the back of the caliper that can be used with mole grip jaws to sqeeze the piston back in if it does get stuborn, but you should be able to sqeeze the caliper over on its sliders by hand while still mounted if all is in order. It will be stiff but possible, just....

[Jimbob]

Now I would ALWAYS open the bleed nipple before pushing the piston back, massively reduce your chance of reversing the master cylinder seal.


gets rid of the oldest most knackered fluid too.

obviously bleed brakes as well when you are done, make sure your are rid of any air.

[TheBoy]

And the guide is in Maintenence Guides, also includes changing discs (just ignore those parts if you're just doing pads)

[ryan martin]

now do i have to change the wear sensors coz just been quoted £71 each but vauxhall ouch

[Jimbob]

now do i have to change the wear sensors coz just been quoted £71 each but vauxhall ouch

HOW MUCH!!!!

sensors are under a tenner each

edit:
Omega        Part Number        Retail Price        Normal Trade        Trade Club
Brake lining wear sensors
All models                                        90495144       £10.20       £9.20       £7.71

[Jimbob]

hmmm £71, versus 7 pound 71......think you may have misheard....

[ryan martin]

nope he checked again and still £71 each just had a thought he asked if it had abs bet he quoted me for abs sensor not wear sensor does anyone have the part number for the wear sensor many thanks