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Post by Mb2t on Aug 16, 2023 8:13:43 GMT
Having decided the car is staying, i need to change thr front disks and pads.
From what I have seen, it is not such a complicated job and i definitely have the skill (well, at least I think so).
I read that the recommended ones are either Pagid or Brembo.
What do you guys recommend getting beside the kit (disk, pads and replacement clips)?
What type of grease do i need? Do i need brakes cleaner?
Many thanks.
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Post by davrav on Aug 16, 2023 8:28:08 GMT
I have used Pagid parts with no complaints at all. The discs come with a silver grey coating that is worn off in use - the discs are not grease coated so don’t need cleaning prior to fitting. I do clean up the callipers with a small wire brush and apply a dab of CERATEC brake grease to the pad ‘horns’ and the channel they slide. Also a smear on the back of the pads too. Anchorman has posted a very helpful guide for the job. link forum.rav4driversclub.com/thread/90/rav4-replace-front-brake-discs |
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Post by three5 on Aug 16, 2023 8:41:25 GMT
Having decided the car is staying, i need to change thr front disks and pads. From what I have seen, it is not such a complicated job and i definitely have the skill (well, at least I think so). I read that the recommended ones are either Pagid or Brembo. What do you guys recommend getting beside the kit (disk, pads and replacement clips)? What type of grease do i need? Do i need brakes cleaner? Many thanks. Agree totally with Davrav on what to buy, but check out the sliding pins on the calipers as well. If they are nice and free, clean, a thin coat of Ceratec and reassemble. Any corrosion or damage to the boots, replace them. Oh, and the pins are not all the same length so note which hole fits which pin. Go on then, ask me how I found that out  |
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Post by Mb2t on Aug 16, 2023 8:44:07 GMT
I have used Pagid parts with no complaints at all. The discs come with a silver grey coating that is worn off in use - the discs are not grease coated so don’t need cleaning prior to fitting. I do clean up the callipers with a small wire brush and apply a dab of CERATEC brake grease to the pad ‘horns’ and the channel they slide. Also a smear on the back of the pads too. Anchorman has posted a very helpful guide for the job. link forum.rav4driversclub.com/thread/90/rav4-replace-front-brake-discsThank you! Was looking for that but could not find it with the search Thank you! |
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Post by charliefarlie on Aug 16, 2023 8:55:30 GMT
I wish you lived closer I would happily help you do that job. It’s simple and straightforward. Though I would likely irritate you with how OCD I am with cleaning and greasing. Take pictures as you take it apart if you have any doubts. Concur with the others on what brand and type. 👍👍
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Post by Mb2t on Aug 16, 2023 11:17:51 GMT
I wish you lived closer I would happily help you do that job. It’s simple and straightforward. Though I would likely irritate you with how OCD I am with cleaning and greasing. Take pictures as you take it apart if you have any doubts. Concur with the others on what brand and type. 👍👍 Well, i am a bit OCD in that respect ( so my wife claims) so will have no issue! Thank you for the offer! Will take pictures to be safe ( always does it, even for myself). Looked around, Brembo is more common at the moment so will probably go for them. Thank you! |
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Post by Mb2t on Aug 18, 2023 10:18:23 GMT
Looking to order disk+pads.
Some places say i need a diameter of 296mm, but Brembo web site say i need 328mm.
( i have not measured...)
Any idea?
Thx
Also, has anyone used 'buycarparts.co.uk'?
They have a very attractive price for those.
Thanks again!
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Post by unclebob on Aug 18, 2023 11:07:31 GMT
Looking to order disk+pads. Some places say i need a diameter of 296mm, but Brembo web site say i need 328mm. ( i have not measured...) Any idea? Thx Also, has anyone used 'buycarparts.co.uk'? They have a very attractive price for those. Thanks again! All you can do is measure the old ones to be sure….. nothing worse than having the wrong part to do a job ☹️ |
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Post by Mb2t on Aug 18, 2023 11:17:18 GMT
Looking to order disk+pads. Some places say i need a diameter of 296mm, but Brembo web site say i need 328mm. ( i have not measured...) Any idea? Thx Also, has anyone used 'buycarparts.co.uk'? They have a very attractive price for those. Thanks again! All you can do is measure the old ones to be sure….. nothing worse than having the wrong part to do a job ☹️ I know... But it is raining here, so i was lazy 😉 |
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Post by unclebob on Aug 18, 2023 11:24:29 GMT
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Post by charliefarlie on Aug 18, 2023 11:28:39 GMT
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Post by Mb2t on Aug 18, 2023 13:20:33 GMT
Measured: 296mm.
It seem that the 18" wheels are using the same as the 17".
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Post by Mb2t on Aug 19, 2023 16:03:16 GMT
Ordered from carparts4less. Challenge is on ( to assemble them)
As for the company i mentioned above ' buycarparts' i searched a bit - they have a front here in the UK, but the shop is actually in Germany. This may not be a problem, but if you need to send parts back, you will need to send them to Germany! Also from reviews their customer service is non existent and getting refund is impossible. I decided not to go there.
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Post by Mb2t on Sept 8, 2023 16:20:54 GMT
Parts arrived last week, but we decided to give the van its first test ( that will be in another post). Took the plunge today to change the disks and pads. Sorry, no pics as it is a messy job and did not want to wash my hand every stage , but i followed the instructions from David and they are very accurate! All went smoothly with no issue. The pads came with their own shims but i took those off (are they useful for anything?) And installed the old ones. All seem to work!
Thank you very much for all the help, especially the instructions!
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Post by davrav on Sept 8, 2023 18:09:36 GMT
Parts arrived last week, but we decided to give the van its first test ( that will be in another post). Took the plunge today to change the disks and pads. Sorry, no pics as it is a messy job and did not want to wash my hand every stage , but i followed the instructions from David and they are very accurate! All went smoothly with no issue. The pads came with their own shims but i took those off (are they useful for anything?) And installed the old ones. All seem to work! Thank you very much for all the help, especially the instructions! Can't claim credit for the instructions - Anchorman generated and posted those after I showed him how to do it  |
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