Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Change Astra Brake Pads - How easy?

Hi there, I need to replace JUST the brake pads on the rear of my Astra G Coupe. How easy is it to do - do I need any special tools?



Thanks in advance for your replies ;-)Change Astra Brake Pads - How easy?You will need a special tool to wind the pistons back to accept the new pads.

It is a easy job to do, but if you've never done it before and are unsure how to do it take it to a garage the brakes could save you life one day.Change Astra Brake Pads - How easy?Oh dear please don't mess about with the brakes on your car if you do not know what you are doing. Take it to halfords etc etc. When you are in hospital because you smacked into a bus because your brakes did not work you will be pleased you saved yourself a few quid. NOTChange Astra Brake Pads - How easy?very easy if u no wot u doinChange Astra Brake Pads - How easy?it depends on the type of brake caliper pistons that are fitted onto the rear of your car, some are the wind in type which need special tools and some are just push ins. if you are asking this question i would take it to kwik fit or a mechanic to have them done, its not just as simple as changing the pads, theres the bleeding thats involved too, if you dont bleed them properly in the correct sequence you will end up with spongy defective brakes.Change Astra Brake Pads - How easy?I aggree with many answers on this one. I have been a technician for more than 40 years and I really have to say %26quot;If you have to ask on a forum like this then you do not have the ability to do this properly%26quot;



Have it done in the local garage they should charge you no more than an hour labour and their standard rate plus the VAT. They are more likely to do it properly and certainly better than you can



Sorry to sound a bit harsh but I use the road as well and I want to remain safe from the DIY mechanicChange Astra Brake Pads - How easy?impossible to answer regretfully...as you and nobody knows what state they are in...why have the hassle...get the mechanic to do it...then its done right and hassle freeChange Astra Brake Pads - How easy?Hi there i am presuming that your in the uk if so i would agree with the other answers in that if you have no or little experiance take the car to a garage as a human life (or lives) dont compare to the amount of money you will save, over the yrs i have seen some horrendous crashes due to poorly maintained brakes and other poor repairsChange Astra Brake Pads - How easy?Very straight forward if you know what your doing....If you dont you could get in all sorts of trouble and put yours and others life at risk! Take it to a garage its not a big job and a small price to pay for the sake of everyones safety.
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