Changing rear axle

1. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #1 18th December 2013, 17:02

   Im going to attempt to change the rear axle on my car this weekend, do I have to disconnect the brakes at all? Ive done searches and some say you do and some say not? Im not changing any brake calipers or anything, just purely swapping the axle! I got the axle from IM Axles btw!
   the brake bias valve isnt connected to the axle or anything is it??
   If you could give a quick list on instructions, it'd be great as I dont want to pay the local garage £80 to do it!
   Cheers
2. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #2 18th December 2013, 17:55

   You can unbolt the calipers and move them out the way.
   
   And im sure its only 4 bolts to drop the axle off, obv unclip al brake lines etc first
   
   as for the bias valve, i dont know sorry.
3. user_53022 Newbie Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 26

   #3 18th December 2013, 19:14

   The bias valve has 2 10mm bolts on the axle iirc. Just be careful not to damage or kink any lines.