Is it easy to change my rear brake pads, 944S2 ?

[944boy]

Any 944 owners changed their rear brake pads plus discs recently ? Do I need any special tools ? How easy is it.

Cheers

[dontlift]

Doddle 20 - 60 mins tops, no special tools required *except for the bloody big hammer normally required by default to get the discs off (and if the big hammer doesnt work - just get an even bigger one) repeat until the seperate

>> Edited by dontlift on Friday 5th September 09:02

[AJLintern]

I think there can be problems with the brakes on the S2/220 turbo due to certain parts becoming corroded and seizing up. When I got mine, I noticed it had recently had lots of money spent on removing all the calipers and refurbishing them plus new front disks. Other than that, I think they're supposed to be quite straightforward (not done it myself though).

[944boy]

Cheers chaps, Good info, by the way any ideas on a good supplier of these parts and do they offer a mail order service.

Thanks

[dontlift]

944boy said:

Cheers chaps, Good info, by the way any ideas on a good supplier of these parts and do they offer a mail order service. Thanks

porsch-apart

www.porsch-apart.co.uk give them a bell, they keep most of this in stock and will ship same day

[dazren]

www.eurocarparts.com

DAZ

[AJLintern]

Bert Gear at Berlyn Services should be able to supply you with the bits you need.

[diver944]

Brake pads are one of the easiest DIY jobs to do, and if you get hooked on track days it becomes second nature. I would recommend a pair of long handled 'water pump' pliers to give you leverage to compress the spring that holds the pads in. For a brilliant guide for DIY work on 944s take a look in the Garage Shop Manual at www.clarks-garage.com

Disks take slightly longer, just remember to leave the handbrake off for the rear ones

[944boy]

Cheers, to all of your suggestions. I am performing the task next week as I am of the Goodwood revival tomorrow.