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Sign up, there's a guide by BenP. It's a bit of a pig of a job, but nothing that's out of reach. Mine went a few years back so i did it on the driveway, having never done one before. Done about 15 now, lol.
My record time for a box and clutch swap is 3hr 45mins.. Book time is 6-7 hours I...
Loosen wheel bolts
Jack up.
Stick on axle stands.
Remove wheel
Remove brake caliper - 2x 18mm bolts
Remove brake disc - little torx screws. Might be worth loosening these while you've got the calipers on.
Remove pinch bolt
Use ball joint seperator to split hub and wishbone. If you don't have a...
Either drill it out, or just replace the caliper.
For the sake of £20 for a second hand caliper, i'd just get another one.
TBH, the best way to loosen these nipples is with a small impact gun..
We've never bothered as you get plenty a good enough view from the banks/just walking around the track.
On the main straight and coming down through Dunlop curves etc i'm sure you'll see the cars for longer up in the stands etc, but the view isn't bad from the side of the track..