what tools will i need ..........

[adam172]

hey

got a pretty big job (for me) to do on sunday, if everything turns up.

im changing all the discs and all the pads on my ph1

but my question is what tools will i need ? i have most tools but just dont want to be cought short and un able to get to a shop to buy some (as my car will be in bits)

any help or advice would be great

(is there a guide for this ? i coulnt find one)

 

[James28]

You'll need a socket set with various sizes, to get the caliper and bits off, and torx bits to undo the disc from the hub.
and something to push the caliper piston bit back (think that's what its called lol) for when you refit.

 

[Budgie]

As above.

Jack and axle stands.
Socket set.
Breaker bar might be handy, but it's not necessary.
Torx bit for disc retaining screw.
Hammer- needed for every job in the Failsport workshop.

 

[adam172]

thanks guys



Jack and axle stands.-got
Socket set.-got
Breaker bar might be handy, but it's not necessary.- got as i know it WILL be necessary (i own a cliosport)
Torx bit for disc retaining screw.-got
Hammer- needed for every job in the Failsport workshop.-got for the same reason i have a breaker bar lol

 

[Budgie]

You might need a balloon hammer to release the giggle pin, too..

 

[adam172]

balloon hammer, giggle pin ?????:S

 

[James105]

A G-clamp or large plumbers grips can be used to push the piston back into the calliper if you don't want to buy a piston push back tool

 

[adam172]

kool iv got some g-clamps im sure i can push it back some how

 

[adam172]

also found the guide looks like its going to help loooooads

 

[Jonny1*2]

you'll need a screw driver for the rear disc too. 1 for screwing the caliper back in, and one for knocking the pad holding in piece of metal thingy.lol. You'll know what I mean when you see it. At the bottom of the rear pads. I've done a guide, but there are a few others too.

 

[Rob]

I'd gladly offer a hand if it were Saturday, pretty sure I'm busy Sunday though, sorry mate.

 

[adam172]

no probs iv fitted pads before on my old car but not discs, although i have had callipers off ect ect.... im pretty sure when i get the wheel off and have a look it will make sense ........ cant be to difficult -i hope!

 

[Jonny1*2]

no probs iv fitted pads before on my old car but not discs, although i have had callipers off ect ect.... im pretty sure when i get the wheel off and have a look it will make sense ........ cant be to difficult -i hope!

It's really simple yeah. Just make sure things are nice and tight and refit the rear disc spacers on hub side

 

[mark123]

17 and 13mm spanners for the front calipers and just hammer, pliers and screwdriver for the rears.

Plus for the front, drill and bits when the disc retaining screws won't budge and lump hammer to remove seized discs from hubs.

Rears, are you getting discs with the bearings pressed in already, the bearings need to be pressed in/out and taking the bearing out normally breaks the bearing? I think the rear hub nut is 24 or 30mm, they normally come off fairly easily.

 

[MikeB]

Inbox me if u need anything

 

[adam172]

17 and 13mm spanners for the front calipers and just hammer, pliers and screwdriver for the rears.

Plus for the front, drill and bits when the disc retaining screws won't budge and lump hammer to remove seized discs from hubs.

Rears, are you getting discs with the bearings pressed in already, the bearings need to be pressed in/out and taking the bearing out normally breaks the bearing? I think the rear hub nut is 24 or 30mm, they normally come off fairly easily.

so i will need a 24 or 30mm socket for the rear yes. s i dont think i have these

 

[sideways danny]

if you're doing the rear disks, you'll need a quite high range torque wrench. The hub nut must be torqued correctly for the longevity of the wheelbearings

and it's a 30mm socket you'll need

 

[adam172]

got a pretty big torque wrench danny what should it be done up to? also now know i need to get a 30mm socket i think thanks

 

[sideways danny]

170Nm on the rears

 

[Rob]

I have a torque wrench if you need ad, I also have a 30mm socket iirc.

 

[magh]

A G-clamp or large plumbers grips can be used to push the piston back into the calliper if you don't want to buy a piston push back tool

lol be a man and use your hands!