Brake Pad change - Winding tool needed for calipers?

[L33]

I've just ordered a new set of Pads for the Sagaris

Finially settled on redstuff pads - DP3036 front and DP3617 rears. By playing different suppliers off against each other and taking advantage of pricematch, I got them down to £103 delivered from Larkspeed

My question is do I need a tool to wind back the callipers in order to fit the new pads? I remember fitting pads to a VW Passat without the windback tool a few years ago wouldn't bother again without the tool.

Any ideas please guys?

[TVR_owner]

L33 said:

I've just ordered a new set of Pads for the Sagaris

Finially settled on redstuff pads - DP3036 front and DP3617 rears. By playing different suppliers off against each other and taking advantage of pricematch, I got them down to £103 delivered from Larkspeed

My question is do I need a tool to wind back the callipers in order to fit the new pads? I remember fitting pads to a VW Passat without the windback tool a few years ago wouldn't bother again without the tool.

Any ideas please guys?

Rears yes, fronts no.

[VARLEYHYD]

L33 said:

I've just ordered a new set of Pads for the Sagaris

Finially settled on redstuff pads - DP3036 front and DP3617 rears. By playing different suppliers off against each other and taking advantage of pricematch, I got them down to £103 delivered from Larkspeed

My question is do I need a tool to wind back the callipers in order to fit the new pads? I remember fitting pads to a VW Passat without the windback tool a few years ago wouldn't bother again without the tool.

Any ideas please guys?

Not tried redstuff, but Ford wind back tool

Really needed to do the job properley and with damaged to caliper & hands

Apply copper slip to back contact areas to reduce squeal


Need drift (or a nail) to push retainers out on front pads

G

[L33]

Cheers Guys.

I knew I didn't need for the front but suspect I did for the back. Halfrauds sell a universal tool for about £20. I'll go and pick one up.

[blackiepaul]

Lee,

Good news that your wheels are dark as you will need them to be with the amount of dust you will get from redstuff.

Used them once on a 350Z, not great pads fr me but if you are not going near a track then they may be ok.

Paul........

[L33]

I got them as they are meant to give LESS dust than ordinary pads?
See here:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/redstuff_brake...

Edited by L33 on Monday 6th July 16:07

[blackiepaul]

L33 said:

I got them as they are meant to give LESS dust than ordinary pads?
See here:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/redstuff_brake...

Edited by L33 on Monday 6th July 16:07

Hi Lee,

Sorry if I sounded a bit harsh. I bought pads for two cars when I bought some redstuff and ended up selling the second set.

All pads have their pros and con's with a balance between fade, dust, noise, stopping power etc etc. I was deeply disappointed with redstuff though they will probually be ok on the rears as they do not get used a lot.

This is just my opinion, I only had the origonals that were on the car for about 100 miles as I swapped them for DS2500's which have been great on an off track though they do squeel like pigs when hot.

I am hoping to have a new complete set of brakes soon which will probually create a lot of dust!

Paul.......

[L33]

Cheers bud.
I'll give them a go. If I'm not happy with them, I'll send them back.
I'm on the bogie run next weekend so a jaunt to (sunny) Cornwall and back and all the driving down there should bed them in nicely.

[Barry Ashcroft]

I also swapped to DS2500's all round they are great both on road & track and give off very little dust.

[Tangoed]

Totally agree! Red stuff give off more dust DS2500 are the way to go.

[L33]

Too late as now fitted.
I must say that although not bedded in yet and I have not given them any emergency stops, they appear to be more responsive than the standard pads. Less pedal travel and feels more confident under braking.

If they do give too much dust off, I'll try returning them.

Anyone got a link / part numbers for the DS2500's?

[willtvr]

L33 said:

Too late as now fitted.
I must say that although not bedded in yet and I have not given them any emergency stops, they appear to be more responsive than the standard pads. Less pedal travel and feels more confident under braking.

If they do give too much dust off, I'll try returning them.

Anyone got a link / part numbers for the DS2500's?

Personally found Yellowstuff a good compromise for road/track on previous car but now have F4 compound and they're superb.

[TVR_owner]

willtvr said:

L33 said:

Too late as now fitted.
I must say that although not bedded in yet and I have not given them any emergency stops, they appear to be more responsive than the standard pads. Less pedal travel and feels more confident under braking.

If they do give too much dust off, I'll try returning them.

Anyone got a link / part numbers for the DS2500's?

Personally found Yellowstuff a good compromise for road/track on previous car but now have F4 compound and they're superb.

F4s are the pad for serious track use (and good on road).

As an aside, if anyone thinks the rear pads do nothing, get the wrong compound and from new, they won't last a hard afternoon at a track like like Oulton.