Any special tools needed to change T32 brakes all round?

[Texxaco]

Hey All,

I am in the process of swapping my brake discs and pads all round thanks to @Jayjmac.

Do you need any special tools/products to swap them aside from a copperslip grease, brake hose clamp, impact driver etc?

Cheers for any help you can offer.

 

[david173]

Torque meter/wrench would be good to

 

[Texxaco]

Torque meter/wrench would be good to

Oh yeah forget to mention I have two of them.

 

[david173]

Oh yeah forget to mention I have two of them.

Even better!

 

[Pewt]

Tool to wind back in the piston is a must

 

[LakesT6]

9mm hex socket. Awkward size that’s not included in a lot of kits.

 

[Texxaco]

Tool to wind back in the piston is a must

You must be looking over my should @Pewt as i am just looking at them on Amazon.

 

[Texxaco]

9mm hex socket. Awkward size that’s not included in a lot of kits.

Now that I do have, although it is only 1/2", will this suffice?

 

[DXX]

Dial test indicator (DTI) if you want to check the disc runout.

 

[Texxaco]

Dial test indicator (DTI) if you want to check the disc runout.

Hmm i dont have any issues with my current brakes, aside from wanting more stopping power, would i need the DTI?

 

[DXX]

Hmm i dont have any issues with my current brakes, aside from wanting more stopping power, would i need the DTI?

It’s nothing to do with upgrading the brakes, more a quick check, especially important with used discs which could be warped. If you get some dirt under the mating surface between disc and hub it will also cause axial runout.
You can definitely get away without a DTI on new discs providing you are careful with cleanliness, removing rust and any burrs. Don’t put grease on the mating faces.
If you spin the wheel after bedding the brakes in and get intermittent dragging it indicates that the disc is not running true.

 

[Texxaco]

It’s nothing to do with upgrading the brakes, more a quick check, especially important with used discs Which could be warped. If you get some dirt under the mating surface between disc and hub it will also cause axial runout.
You can definitely get away without a DTI on new discs providing you are careful with cleanliness, removing rust and any burrs. Don’t put grease on the mating faces.
If you spin the wheel after bedding the brakes in and get intermittent dragging it indicates that the disc is not running true.

Cheers @DXX I am fitting brand new updated discs and pads. I will be cleaning the hub surfaces with a wire brush and scraper to remove any rust that is left behind from the original discs so I don't think I will have any issues.

Great advice though

 

[Texxaco]

Will this caliper retraction tool suffice?

Caliper Retraction Tool

 

[LakesT6]

@Texxaco that should be fine. Also, the wind back tool looks the same as the one I have and it did the job.

 

[Texxaco]

@Texxaco that should be fine. Also, the wind back tool looks the same as the one I have and it did the job.

Cheers @LakesT6

 

[DXX]

Brake cleaner and brake fluid, Euro Car Parts generally the cheapest.

 

[JOG]

@Texxaco - can you pop down and do mine when you’ve practiced on yours?!!

 

[Texxaco]

@Texxaco - can you pop down and do mine when you’ve practiced on yours?!!

And bought all of the correct tools for the task.

 

[JOG]

Ah, yes! There is that! Well spotted!!! I’m sure I could arrange a BabyCham for you!!!

And bought all of the correct tools for the task.

 

[Pewt]

All you need is someone to offer to do it for you now