replacing brake pads

[nismo4x4]

Hey guys i'm looking at replacing brake pads (D40)...does sound simple enough however do you need to bleed the lines or can i get away with undoing the 2 rear screws and place the caliper on something so the brake line isnt stressed and then replace the pads.

my mate also has a tool to hold the piston in while putting the new pads in...any thing else required?

p.s Tony, im trying new pads to see if the squeaking stops as i sprayed wd40 in the inner rotor and the noise stopped...you could be right!!

 

[Aussie Frontier]

I replaced mine after 14,000kms and all I did was push the pistons back and insert the new pads.just be aware how much fluid is in the resevoir as it can overflow when you push the pistons back.

 

[nismo4x4]

cheers well c how we go

 

[Old.Tony]

+1 on just pushing the pistons back (don't scuff the disc surface) and +1 on watching the hydraulic fluid reservoir.

It might pay to loosen the lid on the reservoir so that you don't pressurise the fluid chamber - don't leave it like that for long, hydraulic fluid is generally hygroscopic (tends to draw moisture from the air) and this can cause significant problems - lack of braking efficiency and corrosion of braking components.

I am mostly deaf so it's good to know that what little hearing I have isn't too far off the mark!

 

[Dave]

What they said.

Grab a G clamp.

Easy job, on the D22 anyway.

 

[nismo4x4]

Alrighty, just wanted to say thanks for those guys helping with the squeaking and info for replacing brake pads.

omg replacing brake pads was surprisingly easy.

Tony it was the brake indicators...just thought the squeaking should always be squeaking hehe learn from experience i suppose

thanks again

 

[Aussie Frontier]

Hey we gotta get something right sometimes lol
Glad it all worked out for you

 

[Old.Tony]

Alrighty, just wanted to say thanks for those guys helping with the squeaking and info for replacing brake pads.

omg replacing brake pads was surprisingly easy.

Tony it was the brake indicators...just thought the squeaking should always be squeaking hehe learn from experience i suppose

thanks again

Good to hear that it's fixed, that's excellent.

Now if only more people could provide vids with sound, it'll just be so much easier!

 

[Aussie Frontier]

You mean as in "how to" vids Tony?

 

[Old.Tony]

No, as in "Guys, look at this and listen to this sound, what the hell is wrong with it?"

Nismo created this thread which included a video, and from that I thought that HAS to be a brake pad issue.

If everyone vidded their issues we'd have a much easier time figuring out what was wrong with the vehicles!

 

[Aussie Frontier]

Ah now am with ya
Am sure we can have a talk to Dave and have a " I have an issue with my ......" and the deal is you post a vid or pics etc