how easy to do brakes?

**daddyt** · by **daddyt** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:39 pm

iv got a v6 and need to do the front brakes.......how easy are they to do for a amature like me lol and what tools to use also while the wheels are off i fancy painting the calipers so what paint do i buy?

cheers guys

Fraz · by **Fraz** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:45 pm

easy enough

tools you will need

a 7mm allen key
a Jack
a pair of pliers
a large screwdriver or bar
and if painting the callipers best get a wire brush to give them a good clean up first

I tried smooth rite was ok but teh caliper paint from Halfords seems to be better at lasting

v6 steve · by **v6 steve** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:55 pm

Tris if you pop through ill show you mate, easy enough once youv been shown

**daddyt** · by **daddyt** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:57 pm

cool steve, ill buzz you once iv bought all the parts which will prob be this week or next

**daddyt** · by **daddyt** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:00 pm

next question is who do we get good discount from for buying the brakes?

v6 steve · by **v6 steve** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:02 pm

vauxhall, autovaux, iv got a halfords crd and set up disscounts in my local shop

Fraz · by **Fraz** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:50 pm

if your through before its dark I will show you how ...dont take long

**simon_709** · by **simon_709** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:24 pm

I'm going to be changing my discs tomorrow is there any tips for taking the calipers off?? and has anyone done a guide? as i know where everything is but never changed them before. thanks.