Brake pads

[daveblueozzie]

I have to admit I'm a complete numpty when it comes to vehicle maintenance, i usually get others to do the job or at least watch over me while i try to do it myself.
I have bought some front brake pads for the bongo and i am gonna try to do this myself.
I was wondering, is this an easy job for a moron like me, or should i just go to wheelquick and get them to fit them for me.

[Ian]

Get your butler to do it!

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... kepads.pdf

[dunslair]

You sound just like I feel. In principal I can usually work out what to do, but is the resultant blooded nuckle and fretting really worth it? I never have the best tools for the job either Now if I was in striking distance of Wheelquick.....I know what I would do only problem is I would end up coming home with a new van every time

[francophile1947]

It's an easy enough job Dave, but not worth the risk if you're not totally happy doing it

[daveblueozzie]

Get your butler to do it!

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... kepads.pdf

Cheers for that Ian, looks like im gonna get my hands dirty, the butler told me to fffffffforget it.

[wishmaster]

We need a set of rear brake pads on ours, was tempted to do the job myself but got our service coming up in April so i'll get the garage to pop them on for us then

Izzy

[mikeonb4c]

It's an easy enough job Dave, but not worth the risk if you're not totally happy doing it

I found it surprisingly easy even though I'd never done disc pads before. One the other hand, as franco says, maybe it's not worth the risk if you are not happy about it becuase it should be a quick job for an experienced Bongo mechanic so labour charges shouldn't be too much. If you do do it yourself though, you can take more time cleaning things up and ligthly greasing with coppaslip. I found a smallish g- clamp and a small piece of wood (for placing against the piston so I didn't damage its face) worked well for pushing the piston back in (you won't get the new pads in unless you do as the pistons will have come out to meet the old worn ones. And remove the top of the brake fluid reservoir and put an old rag around it just in case the brake fluid overlows as you push the piston in (mine didn't but...). And don't lose any of the little bits and pieces (retaining clips, anti-rattle shims etc.).

Good luck

[dandemann8]

I don't mind having a go myself but when it comes to brakes step forward the father-in-law
Now I know I will be safe on the road.

[daveblueozzie]

Cheers Mike, will have to get some copper slip, got a g clamp, and the brakes came with clips so will replace the old ones.
(Bigdaddycain does not know it yet that he's helping me)

[dandemann8]

Cheers Mike, will have to get some copper slip, got a g clamp, and the brakes came with clips so will replace the old ones.
(Bigdaddycain does not know it yet that he's helping me)

BDC does now

[mister munkey]

Yep.

I've sent him a text too.

[dandemann8]

Yep.

I've sent him a text too.

[missfixit70]

& they say women are gossips

[TEZ217]

WHO SAYS THAT!!

[mikeonb4c]

Cheers Mike, will have to get some copper slip, got a g clamp, and the brakes came with clips so will replace the old ones.
(Bigdaddycain does not know it yet that he's helping me)

Should go just fine. The main problem I had was working out what shims to put where as what comes with the new ones may not match up exactly (different makers) with the old ones. But a bit of thought and head scratching and I worked it out. On my own. In the rain. With darkness coming on. No-one brought me a cup of tea.

Seek sympathy? Moi?