Front Brake Pads

[jibbbbbb]

hi there ,, i am going to be fitting new front pads tomorrow , but after reading the manaul it does say allway replace rear pads or shoes at the same time is this right never done that before if you guys think this is right i will change rear at the same time many thanks..

and by the way great work ancorman on the step by step guide on changing front pads ,, i dont suepose you have any step by step guides for rear brakes as well do you cheers mate

[Ravi Shankar]

Take a rear wheel of and have a look how much is left on them.

[bothwell_buyer]

most of the braking is done at the front so replace the pads up front if they need it, and check the back just in case.

I've upgraded my front brakes but the rear shoes are still years old.

[jibbbbbb]

thanks for your replys ,,, will do it tomorrow .. one more thing i dont have axle stand can i jack one side up at a time or have i got to get both wheels off at the same time so i can turn the steering cheers and thanks again for your help

[anchorman]

You can take one wheel off at a time then start it to turn the steering. Stay well clear while you do it. You don't have to change the rears at the same time, that is nonsense.

The rears come out by sliding the pins out. Not got time to do a tutorial but this might help;

m_br_0042.pdf

Take your time and work safely. Always press the brake a few times after changing the pads to push them back up to the discs.