New V8V Brake Pad Replacement

[sadlerj]

I killed my pads last night chasing a V12V round the countryside. I am having trouble finding the time for a trip to Derby or to my dealer to fit some new front pads to my V8 Vantage (2006), so I am thinking in getting my tools out and having a go myself. I used to be very handy with cars but have not got dirty for a while. Does anyone have any tips for replacing the pads. I am thinking

1. Jack the car remove wheel.
2. Unbolt calliper and remove from disk
3. Unbolt/clip Pads Not sure if it is a bolt or a clip
4. Slide out old pads
5. Push Pistons back into calliper
6. Put grease on back of pads
7. Put in pads in to calliper
8. Re-connect sensor and or get a new sensor and connect it.
9. Rebolt back into place to correct torque settings (does anyone know what that is?).

I am thinking of getting the pads from my dealer but if anyone has a better pad or supplier recommendation then that would be cool.

[rick-derby-]

They are very easy to do, the pads are held in by two pins, they require a thin punch and a hammer to tap out, apart from that no issues, James when are you thinking of doing them as i may do one of my infamous videos for you,

[sadlerj]

Cheers Rick, I am thinking within the next couple of weeks as the light came on yesterday, a video would be fantastic. I have looked on your site and see you supply new clip pin set, is that advisable to change when doing the pads? Also is it best to replace the wear indicator wires? Just wondering what to add to my basket?

[rick-derby-]

i will try to do you a video and instructions tomorrow work permitting, if the warning is displayed then the sensor wires will require replacement, the pin sets are not normally necessary,

[DB9VolanteDriver]

I would swap steps 4 and 5. Much easier to push the pistons in before removing the old pads. You can wedge a very large screwdriver or small pry bar between the pads and lever them back and forth to force the pads apart and in the process retract the pistons.

[Knights of Aston]

Don't use Red Stuff pads, they rip the discs to bits.

[Murph7355]

Knights of Aston said:

Don't use Red Stuff pads, they rip the discs to bits.

Not a fan of EBC pads at all.

I think Pagids are standard on the car, which are excellent pads.

[rick-derby-]

agreed try them from cold really interesting,