Brake pad modification

I actually just came back from buying brake pads. Had that ominous sound for a few months now.
 
The_Librarian said:
Ohhhh dear. Hope the damage is not too severe...
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I'll check when I get someone to install it.
Cost me R938 for front and rear.
Metelli brand.

I am guessing that there is no difference between brake pads like this and Ferodo and other brands?

Toyota wanted to charge me R2000 on Friday just to replace the back two brake pads.
 
P924 said:
The cutting of the retaining clip at the back would not have affected functioning of the brakes.
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But it is there for a reason, yes?

If you're in an accident, and they do a forensical analysis, and found that you have modified your brakes, you probably would be at fault because of "modified brakes"...

Nope.

I feel that brakes are an inherent critical safety part of your vehicle, and any modification thereof is a great risk.
 
CamiKaze said:
I'll check when I get someone to install it.
Cost me R938 for front and rear.
Metelli brand.

I am guessing that there is no difference between brake pads like this and Ferodo and other brands?

Toyota wanted to charge me R2000 on Friday just to replace the back two brake pads.
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There are differences.. they will all make the car stop but, for how long and how effective is where you will notice the difference..
 
The_Librarian said:
But it is there for a reason, yes?

If you're in an accident, and they do a forensical analysis, and found that you have modified your brakes, you probably would be at fault because of "modified brakes"...

Nope.

I feel that brakes are an inherent critical safety part of your vehicle, and any modification thereof is a great risk.
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That is highly unlikely to happen. And if it were to come to that, this looks a lot more like sabotage than 'modification'.
 
CamiKaze said:
I'll check when I get someone to install it.
Cost me R938 for front and rear.
Metelli brand.

I am guessing that there is no difference between brake pads like this and Ferodo and other brands?

Toyota wanted to charge me R2000 on Friday just to replace the back two brake pads.
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You get "soft" and "hard" brake pads.

Softer ones are a bit more expensive, wear out quicker, but does not lock up easily when sudden pressure is applied.

Hard ones are cheaper, lasts longer, but tend to lock up easier when you apply a lot of pressure.

What car do you have? Ease of installation depends on the type of car.
 
The_Librarian said:
You get "soft" and "hard" brake pads.

Softer ones are a bit more expensive, wear out quicker, but does not lock up easily when sudden pressure is applied.

Hard ones are cheaper, lasts longer, but tend to lock up easier when you apply a lot of pressure.

What car do you have? Ease of installation depends on the type of car.
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Toyota Auris 1.6RT 2008
 
installing pads is literally one of the simplest car service items to do second probably only to changing an air filter or possibly wipers.
 
Steamy Tom said:
installing pads is literally one of the simplest car service items to do second probably only to changing an air filter or possibly wipers.
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One of the most dirtiest as well :ROFL: You just have to be logical about it.

It helps to have the right tools as well.

I need to get myself a caliper compression tool (to return the caliper to its original position) in order to enable the insertion of newer pads. Will be worth the money spent.
 
The_Librarian said:
One of the most dirtiest as well :ROFL: You just have to be logical about it.

It helps to have the right tools as well.

I need to get myself a caliper compression tool (to return the caliper to its original position) in order to enable the insertion of newer pads. Will be worth the money spent.
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I big woodworking G-clamp has always done the job for me....
 
CamiKaze said:
I'll check when I get someone to install it.
Cost me R938 for front and rear.
Metelli brand.

I am guessing that there is no difference between brake pads like this and Ferodo and other brands?

Toyota wanted to charge me R2000 on Friday just to replace the back two brake pads.
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I paid R310 for Ferrodo pads (front only) for my Nissan at Midas. I think ATE was even cheaper.
 
Steamy Tom said:
installing pads is literally one of the simplest car service items to do second probably only to changing an air filter or possibly wipers.
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Depends on the car, try a Polo or Golf where the rear caliper forms part of the handbrake assembly and getting the piston back in to fit the new pad requires pushing it and turning it at the same time.
 
On the rear disks on a toyota(Quest) it has to be compressed while turning the piston. will not just compress.
there is tool for it.
Will be buying one with next set of pads.

What I thought would be a 15 minute job turned into more than an hour. watching vids to find out why the piston is not receding with pressure.
 
Neuk_ said:
Depends on the car, try a Polo or Golf where the rear caliper forms part of the handbrake assembly and getting the piston back in to fit the new pad requires pushing it and turning it at the same time.
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on the older vws with rear disks you could compress and turn by hand
 
Topdoggdbn said:
on the older vws with rear disks you could compress and turn by hand
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How old? Neither my brothers '04 9n Polo nor my '05 9n Polo could be done by hand. My '82 MkI has drums at the rear and pushing the front pistons back is probably possible by hand but I always use a clamp of sorts. Replacing discs and pads on my Touareg is a whole other kettle of fish with the ebrake.
 
Neuk_ said:
Depends on the car, try a Polo or Golf where the rear caliper forms part of the handbrake assembly and getting the piston back in to fit the new pad requires pushing it and turning it at the same time.
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And do remember to release the handbrake, otherwise you won't get the caliper pushed back....
 
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