How easy to change the brakes?

[mbastow]

How easy is it to change the discs and pads?  I've never done this myself before - is it a DIY job or do I need special tools?   I would rather do it myself if possible.  I appreciate that a lot of the guys on this forum would consider this to be a very simple task   

[higher1]

The only real specialist tool you will need is a caliper wind back tool for the rears, you need this to wind the piston back into the caliper so theres enough room to fit the new brake pads.

[gazbutS3]

How easy is it to change the discs and pads?  I've never done this myself before - is it a DIY job or do I need special tools?   I would rather do it myself if possible.  I appreciate that a lot of the guys on this forum would consider this to be a very simple task   

The fronts are a doddle, like Mr Higher 1 says above, you need the wind back tool for the rears. Where are you based, there may be member that can give you some guidance for beer tokens 

[mbastow]

How do you push the front pistons back??  Is there a thread on here including instructions on how to change the brakes?

[the bruce]

The task is quite easy.

BUT: You can not do ANY mistake.

So if you need to ask, DON'T do it !!

[higher1]

The task is quite easy.

BUT: You can not do ANY mistake.

So if you need to ask, DON'T do it !!

+1

[Deako]

Its a doddle changing discs/pads. But as said, if you arent capable, dont risk it.

[gizmo68]

If you have never done them before then I would suggest getting someone who has to show you the ropes.

They are not hard, but if you make a mistake then it will be costly.

What I tend to do is do one side with the owner watching what I do then get them to do the other side whilst watching over them. 

[mbastow]

THink I'm gonna get someone to do it!!  However, need to buy the discs and pads first.  Has anyone tried the standard Brembo discs and pads??

[the bruce]

You can't do anything wrong with Brembo other than paying more
compared to AP which are the same in a different box.