Robbo149 0 Posted October 10, 2003 Hi all, since buying my VR6 'rado a couple of months ago, I've decided to try and get back into a bit of DIY maintainance (being an oldish motor an' all). One of the first jobs is to replace the rear discs & pads. Is there anything I need to be aware of or is it quite a straight forward job? Should I replace the wheel bearings at the same time? cheers, Robbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted October 10, 2003 its quite a straight forward job,the worst part is screwing the cylinder back in to the caliper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted October 10, 2003 If you're changing the rear disks it makes sense to change the bearings as well 'cos you'll probably knacker the old bearings trying to remove them from the old disks... For the price of them you'll have the peace of mind that they'll not go again for a long while! :D The only thing to make sure is that you check the tightness of the hub nut after a week or so of driving as the grease that you pack the bearing in with will have moved and made the bearing become slightly loose. :? It's a pretty easy job though... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2cc 0 Posted October 10, 2003 Robbo, You will have to remove the caliper carriers before you can take the discs off. They are held on with allen head screws on the inboard side of the backplate and can be a real pig to shift. Strongly advise you get new ones before you start the job, they are only pennies. Don't even think about using the old bearings, it just isn't worth it. You may also want to think about replacing the ABS rotors as well, they are a push fit onto the back of the disc but you can deform them by trying to remove, they are also cheap. Helpful hint - use the old bearing outer cages as a drift to knock the new ones into the disc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbo149 0 Posted October 10, 2003 Thanks for the tips guys, I'll let you know how I get on... it's been a long time since I got me hands dirty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted October 10, 2003 Get yourself sorted with 8mm allen key for those carrier bolts. Socket kind is best cos you can knock it in with a hammer before undoing the bolts. Need 13mm and 15mm spanners. Worth also buying a tool to wind back the pistons. Saves on swearing and knuckles. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted October 10, 2003 Worth also buying a tool to wind back the pistons. Saves on swearing and knuckles. lol very true,but i made do with a pair of pliers and lots of swearing :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanoVR 0 Posted April 1, 2004 I'm about to change my rear discs and pads this weekend and also the bearings. Does anyone recommend a particular disc/pad combination. I'm not sure whether to go with genuine parts, or try something different. How much do you think i'm looking at for the complete set?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted April 1, 2004 Buy a proper 8mm hex bit . you'll never shift them with an allen key. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
