DIY Front Brake pad change

**ECU-MAN** · 01-12-2006 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by mocchi

hi, sry but it seems like i cant see any pictures of the DIY...
thx.

picturs will be back soon

**locote** · 17-12-2006 05:04 PM

Thank you ECU-MAN!!!!!!

**squish85** · 07-12-2007 06:34 PM

anyone has any idea what wrench to use when removing the bolt... I tried every single spanner and wrench possible... the head size fits but it just slips out whenever i try to turn ... do u turn it left or right ? (facing the wheel)

**ECU-MAN** · 07-12-2007 06:47 PM

its either a 12mm or 14mm.

looking at the head of the bolt turn it anti clockwise

**destrukshn** · 07-12-2007 06:47 PM

anti clockwise.
use a single hex socket.
also, don't constantly apply force, use impact to loosen it.

**ECU-MAN** · 07-12-2007 06:55 PM

iv update the photo for you in step 6 to show the direction you turn the bolt.

**squish85** · 07-12-2007 07:05 PM

Thanks guys.. that was some very quick responses..

Will try again.. although its a pain in the *** to jack it up again...

**ak3rx** · 11-01-2008 02:11 AM

I did this and work great, but if cant get the piston back into the caliper far enough with a screw driver, this is what u can do.. using the old pads, place it against the piston and use a g-clamp, clamps the pads to the piston and the back of the caliper to force the piston back, u need like a 15 cm g-clamp or to be safe like a 20cm g-clamp to fit.