rear brake pads DB9 advice please..

[pancholi]

hi, new to the Aston forum.
bought a 2007 DB9 last week.
will post some pics over the weekend.
need some upto date advice re. rear pads, as looking to DIY change them this weekend.
i followed the advice from this thread:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...


where 897sma gave a super write up on how it was done. he used Pagid T2070 pads which as retailing at 157 pounds delivered

firstly, is the Pagid pad ok? as i use them for my Audi
secondly, would members use any other brands? if so any part no?
thirdly, does 157 pounds sound about right ?

the car is a weekend car, def no track days etc.
cheers raj

[bogie]

Sounds like a good price - usually dealer price is £200-220 or more. Pagid are OE fitment and very good quality.

Reasons to change away from Pagid (if it bothers you) sometimes noisy and not as "dust free" as some other pads. You need to bed them in as per Pagid instructions on website.

[pancholi]

many thanks for your guidance.
pads ordered..
cheers raj

[telum01]

Here's a step-by-step guide if you still need it:
http://www.redpants.lol/brake-pad-replacement/

Here's a video discussing brake pad options that I've used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNeYWcwOoD0

The pads for your DB9 and my V8 Vantage are the same, so all the brake pads you see in the video are the same ones that would go on your car.

Pagid as a brand if just fine, but there are multiple compounds available from them so you have to pick according to your needs.

[Ken Figenus]

Really useful brake pad guide Rich' - will need 4 sets to go with my new rotors soon. Really leaning towards those Porterfield Street ones - If only you were closer or they were lighter! They will fit the six pots on the Rapide yes? Cheers.

Edited by Ken Figenus on Tuesday 1st August 17:52

[pancholi]

Telum01.
thanks for the link.
i do a lot of DIY on my cars.
so am really thankful that you have put so much detail into how to do these job.
brakes this weekend,
diff oil change the next..
thanks again Raj

[tinkerg]

Stratstone at Willmslow quoted me £529.37 to replace rear pads
This sounds excessive

[HBradley]

tinkerg said:

Stratstone at Willmslow quoted me £529.37 to replace rear pads
This sounds excessive

I paid £553 for rear pads! Won't be doing that again! When the front set need replacing I'll be following Rich's video guide & replacing the Pagids with Porterfield R4Ss

[bogie]

tinkerg said:

Stratstone at Willmslow quoted me £529.37 to replace rear pads
This sounds excessive

Had a similar quote from Works couple of months back as part of a service, albeit including hand brake pads too.

I did them myself a few weeks later for under £150 (parts alone) and took the opportunity to give the wheels a thorough clean

You can save thousands over the years by doing the simple jobs yourself, if you have time/tools as always

[pancholi]

as previous owners have mentioned, pad replacement is quite a straight forward job if you are ok with DIY esp with pictures and instructions as outlined by forum member 897sma.

unfortunately, this simple job turn out to be a PITA as my guide pins had seized. this was a caliper out job and pin cut an drilled out. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

this was done by a garage owning friend of mine, which took 3 hrs about time .....still cheap to what Aston would have charged.

[4Q]

Can't believe it's been 5 years since I posted the how too (as 897sma). It really is a straightforward job and takes less than an hour, unless you're unlucky with the pins.

[goddo]

A great "How To" guide from Rich and the only comment I would make when replacing pads is to be aware that when pushing the pistons back into the calliper, there is a possibility that brake fluid will spurt out of the reservoir with the risk of getting onto the paintwork with disastrous results. Either drain off some fluid, remembering to top up when the job is complete or place a cloth over the reservoir to prevent an accident.

[telum01]

goddo said:

A great "How To" guide from Rich and the only comment I would make when replacing pads is to be aware that when pushing the pistons back into the calliper, there is a possibility that brake fluid will spurt out of the reservoir with the risk of getting onto the paintwork with disastrous results. Either drain off some fluid, remembering to top up when the job is complete or place a cloth over the reservoir to prevent an accident.

Noted and updated, thank you!

[markwrx]

tinkerg said:

Stratstone at Willmslow quoted me £529.37 to replace rear pads
This sounds excessive

Try Bridge Mill Motors in Macclesfield. They recently quoted £350 including vat fully fitted with new sensors. Plus good friendly service.