Changing discs and pads

1. sgreeno Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 25 VTS 16V

   #1 2nd March 2010, 21:00

   Hello,
   I remember seeing on here a good pivture guide on changing discs and pads on here, but can't find it now. anyone know where it is or even better post the link to it.
   
   The pads need changing when they reach 2mm right?
   
   how do you know when the discs need changing?
   
   i am looking to change them both before it's service and MOT. It is coming up to 75000 which is the cam belt service so i want to get everything as good as i can get to keep costs down.
   
   it is a 2001 VTS with ABS.
   
   What discs and pads do i need? looking at some off of e bay again to keep costs down
   
   cheers
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 2nd March 2010, 21:03

   Haynes manual is what you need
   
   You measure disc thickness to see whether you need new ones.
   
   I'd just buy new discs and pads (as you are changing pads anyway) - mintex always seem to be good for standard cars
3. sgreeno Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 25 VTS 16V

   #3 2nd March 2010, 21:19

   cheers.
   would this be sensible or just plain syupid considering brakes are what 'save' you?
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-V...item4135e655ba
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 2nd March 2010, 21:36

   I'd go with these:
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAXO-VTR-VTS-F...item33576085d3
   
   but only because I've had no problems with Mintex, they fit spot on
5. user_30728 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 st.austell Posts: 2549 106 quiksilver

   #5 2nd March 2010, 21:50

   Quite easily Changed mate
   
   Pop the wheel off
   
   Take the cap off the Brake reservoir
   
   Take out the pins on the Pads
   
   If you can't change the Disc with the calliper still on, Undo the 2 bolts/nuts on the back of the calliper... This will release the front have of the Calliper.
   
   Undo securing bolt on Disc
   
   Replace Disc
   
   Re-assemble in reverse order
   
   Remember To press in the pad compressor thing so you can get the new pads on.
   
   I may have missed out a few things... But you get the jist... I done mine like a year ago!
6. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #6 2nd March 2010, 21:51

   The main advantage of the haynes manual is it has torques in the front of the sections, and the descriptions of how to do things is pretty good.
   
   Plus some of the pictures can be helpful!!
7. sgreeno Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 25 VTS 16V

   #7 2nd March 2010, 22:57

   thanks for the above! much appreciated