Disc and Pad time

[josh263uk]

Hi.

Can anyone tell me if I need a tool to wind back the caliper on my Mk4 Formula Sport, or will a standard clamp push the piston back in to the caliper.

I have just purchased new pads and discs, but waiting for them to arrive, finally after about 6 weeks of driving on warpped discs.

 

[bertrum]

Not sure if a "special" tool is required, but I know it does need pushing back.
What discs and pads have you gone for, and what was the damage?
Have you got the FS III calipers?

 

[josh263uk]

Went for EBC greenstuff pads and turbogrove discs, cost £304.00 all in (fronts and rears), and im doing the fitting.

Although the car is less then a year old the discs have warpped, and its out of warrenty. only warentied for 6 months or 6000 miles. not good.

Yes I have the FS III calipers.

 

[Fleggy]

when i did mine i just used a screw driver and a bit of brute force for the front ones, but the back ones needed a special corkscrew like tool (cant remember the name of it) which i got from halfords for a few quid.

 

[adam kelly]

for the rears ya need a caliper wind back tool to make life alot easyer any car shop will sell them.fronts just push in with a bit of pressure.

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Great bit screwdriver pushs them back a treat!

You went for the discs/pads i recommended then? Should stand the car on end compared to standard!

 

[Gm8]

when i did mine i just used a screw driver and a bit of brute force for the front ones, but the back ones needed a special corkscrew like tool (cant remember the name of it) which i got from halfords for a few quid.

£20 quid for the windback tool , but it can be done with pliers , id recommend the tool tho

 

[james.l]

can i just ask where you got front and rear EBC discs and pads for £304 from?

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

can i just ask where you got front and rear EBC discs and pads for £304 from?

http://www.ebcbrakesltd.co.uk/product_proxy.asp?t=128737&pID=717190&cID=128917&supplierID=3&cPID=43

Discs for mine - £121 for front pair.



And GREENSTUFF pads for the front discs are about £45. Add them together. £160 ish. Double it - back should be cheaper though because it is a lot smaller.


Comes to about £304 ish I'd imagine.

 

[cheshire cat]

bleed off the surplus old fluid---luv your ABS

 

[josh263uk]

Thanks will have a look for a tool once the parts are in.

http://www.ebcbrakesltd.co.uk/product_proxy.asp?t=128737&pID=717190&cID=128917&supplierID=3&cPID=43

Discs for mine - £121 for front pair.



And GREENSTUFF pads for the front discs are about £45. Add them together. £160 ish. Double it - back should be cheaper though because it is a lot smaller.


Comes to about £304 ish I'd imagine.

Go to Autosave in Bridgwater, cheaper than anywhere i found online and no delivery charge.

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Go to Autosave in Bridgwater, cheaper than anywhere i found online and no delivery charge.

Nice one.

 

[WULLIE]

guys, this might save you some bucks, use this site.

hxxp://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com

and enter the code scooby58 give a 15% discount and free 48hr delivery if over £50.

I've used them before

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

guys, this might save you some bucks, use this site.

hxxp://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com

and enter the code scooby58 give a 15% discount and free 48hr delivery if over £50.

I've used them before

That's very nice of you!