Another job crossed off the list:
There was a grinding noise whenever I pressed the brake pedal so I knew straight away that the pads were seriously worn. I ordered some from my usual motor factor but it could be the end of the week before they arrive and they needed replacing yesterday so I tried other places. The first place I tried this morning had them on the shelf but they cost me £15 but as I was in need I coughed up and bought them.
Does anybody know anything about this make of pad? I'm sure they're a decent brand.
Once I'd jacked up, put axles stands underneath and removed the wheels this is what the pads looked like:
Replacing the pads is quite easy. The only problem being the pads were a bit difficult to remove. A pair of mole grips and my trusty lump hammer soon remidied that. Once I'd levered the pistons back into the caliper I applied the brakes and pushed the pistons back again and hopefully, this should've freed them all. The nearside pads were the most worn and the pic below shows them next to the new ones:
Result, no more grinding or cringing when I press the brake pedal and hopefully, they should last a bit longer this time.
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