Ollieollie Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Hello, I need new front disks and pads on my ford transit custom(2013), would it be the same procedure shown in the video above? All advice appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Yes pretty much, all his bolts looked pre loosened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellbert Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) NO no need to take the caliper carrier off just remove the caliper 2 7or8 mm allen bolts far far easier Edited September 23, 2017 by Dellbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisv Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Have they redesigned the hubs from the ones on the Mk7? Those need the discs fitting from behind, so the hub needs to come off, a pig of a job if the hubs have had a few years to rust solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I like the way he checked the discs after fitting the pads - instead of before removal. I use copper grease on the pad ends and reverse to minimise squealing. It doesn't take much longer than the video, but doing the job on a scissor jack is an accident waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Have they redesigned the hubs from the ones on the Mk7? Those need the discs fitting from behind, so the hub needs to come off, a pig of a job if the hubs have had a few years to rust solid! Following some research today i can say you are correct, hubs to come off. i,m confident i can do the job correctly! I like the way he checked the discs after fitting the pads - instead of before removal. I use copper grease on the pad ends and reverse to minimise squealing. It doesn't take much longer than the video, but doing the job on a scissor jack is an accident waiting to happen. Job will be done with trolly jack and axle stands with chocks on rear wheels! safety is paramount imo, a slow and steady approach! Also i will have it checked once my mate returns from holiday who is a mechanic. With the discount he gets on parts it wouldnt have cost much more for him to do it includung labour but its something i want to be able to do myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Further research last night revealed that not only do i need to remove the hub first but the disk also needs to be separated from the bearing as well! I have decided to wait for my mate to return from his holiday and do it with him! This is because its front wheel drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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