T6.1 changing brakes question?

[Jecsterr]

Hi there,

Just needed advice when changing my pads and discs myself on my T6.1 T30 is there specific tools I would need before start? All my previous cars were japanese vehicles. Many thanks.

 

[Salty Spuds]

Hi there,

Just needed advice when changing my pads and discs myself on my T6.1 T30 is there specific tools I would need before start? All my previous cars were japanese vehicles. Many thanks.

Not sure about t30 brakes, but on the t32 big brakes you need a 9mm Allen key which is a b*****d size. Euro car parts have them for a fiver. You might also need a 10 mm spline bit.

 

[Pauly]

Rear pistons need a wind back tool, normal pad spreader won’t work as the pistons have to twist as they go in

 

[Salty Spuds]

Rear pistons need a wind back tool, normal pad spreader won’t work as the pistons have to twist as they go in

Screwfix have these

 

[Jecsterr]

Rear pistons need a wind back tool, normal pad spreader won’t work as the pistons have to twist as they go in

Thanks Pauly

 

[Jecsterr]

Not sure about t30 brakes, but on the t32 big brakes you need a 9mm Allen key which is a b*****d size. Euro car parts have them for a fiver. You might also need a 10 mm spline bit.

Thanks bud

 

[Paynewright]

In recent years, whenever pushing / winding in pistons I clamp off the rubber hose (with a specific plastic hose clamp) and open the bleed nipple - In theory stops any crud in the piston getting forced back up the line and overflowing master cylinder if its been topped up.

Worth replacing fluid / bleeding the brakes while you’re in there!

 

[Paynewright]

Wind back tools are handed (for left hand and right hand threaded pistons).

I have one originally bought for Ford Sierra callipers on a Caterham and it works on VW group callipers.

 

[Dellmassive]

Hi there,

Just needed advice when changing my pads and discs myself on my T6.1 T30 is there specific tools I would need before start? All my previous cars were japanese vehicles. Many thanks.

Have a look over here....

Thread 'Brake Pad & Disc change - How I Done It -'

10 Apr 2022

Brake Pad & Disc change - How I Done It -


After a recent trip to the Dealer for Service and Cambelt job, ( we had the dealers do it as we are in a 2yrs extended warranty ) : Cambelt + Water Pump Replacement - Official guidance


At the time, they advised that the rear pads were 90% worn.

which as we all know is an easy money spinner for them, I'm sure every time I've walked into the dealers they taken one look am me and the van and said "Pads & discs all round -Sir? " without even checking.

anyway we know there game, so i politely declined their offer to do the Pads &...

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