GT_86 12 Report post Posted May 16, 2019 Hi All I will soon need to replace my pads and possibly discs also. can anyone tell me the required torque settings for the various bolts please? I also need to buy a new torque wrench, but have no Idea what is a good brand so any recommendations are welcome. Thanks Darren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted May 16, 2019 Here you go. Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted May 16, 2019 The Halfords Advanced torque wrench is very good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted May 16, 2019 +1. My large Halfords torque wrench won't measure down to 18 Nm I don't think, but I suppose there is a time and a place for precision. Sometimes a tweak will do. My tip is get the grease right. The wrong grease in the wrong place can lead to reliability and maintenance issues later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT_86 12 Report post Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks all. Will drop in Halfords and get one of their advanced torque wrenches. Get 10% discount which always helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavin_t 184 Report post Posted May 17, 2019 If not Halfords I have also had good experience with a clarks one. Comes in a nice case and I keep it in the boot so it is always to hand for torqing wheel bolts on trackdays etc Especially important to get the correct torque on calliper carrier bolts etc as they are very easy to strip if you go too gun hoe! I learnt that in the past on a previous car at my expense Nice easy job on the 86 and have a bolt to hand (think its M10) to screw into the hole on the brake disk. Pops it off nice and easy then rather then having the hammer it off the hub... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT_86 12 Report post Posted May 19, 2019 Ordered pads today, discs are fine. Will fit them with my Son at some point next weekend! Will bee good practise, as my daily will needs discs and pads all round soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT_86 12 Report post Posted May 21, 2019 One more question, can the pistons be compressed back into the Calliper, or do I need a rewind tool? Thanks Darren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted May 21, 2019 I've always used a brake bar across the pistons and pressed hard, undo the brake fluid cap first Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, GT_86 said: One more question, can the pistons be compressed back into the Calliper, or do I need a rewind tool? Thanks Darren Rears need the tool, fronts don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted May 21, 2019 Some use old pads as some lever to press in pistons. But imho tools for that are not that expensive, simpler to buy one. I suggest to be double careful for fluid to not overflow out from brake fluid tank (which probably is opened, to ease pressing pistons in). Each corner you do, level will rise. And brake fluid is very aggressive against bodywork paint. So possibly excess will be needed to syphoned out of tank or bled via bleeding screw on caliper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT_86 12 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 This lot turned up yesterday. Gonna be a busy weekend. My Son is helping so should be a good learning curve for both of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT_86 12 Report post Posted May 26, 2019 Fitted the pads with my 15 year old Son today, let him do most of it. Went well given neither of us had done a pad change before. No more sqeaking brakes! Thanks all for the tips and guidance. Gonna be a bit more adventurous tomorrow if I have time, I have new front discs/pads and offside front wheel bearing to fit on my other car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites