V8 Vantage Brake Pad Swap (Video)
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Some complete loser has done a video on how to do a pad swap on a Vantage.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uETpOF80Cc8&fea...
..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uETpOF80Cc8&fea...
Lunablack said:
Never.......... They shouldn't ever wear out if they're adjusted correctly, and your name isn't Jockman who, just in case his car gets away from him, prefers the security of driving around with his handbrake on
Even I know the handbrake pad is separate to the larger brake pad thingy 
You showed me
Lunablack said:
Some complete loser has done a video on how to do a pad swap on a Vantage...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uETpOF80Cc8&fea...
Superb video and exactly the kind of stuff I like to see on the PH forum. I am guilty of revering my D99 to the point of not feeling confident doing even the simple stuff. But thanks to your efforts watching the video helps instil confidence once again! Excellent work!..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uETpOF80Cc8&fea...
David
dmhort23 said:
Superb video and exactly the kind of stuff I like to see on the PH forum. I am guilty of revering my D99 to the point of not feeling confident doing even the simple stuff. But thanks to your efforts watching the video helps instil confidence once again! Excellent work!
David
Thankyou very much.David
.... I know working on cars isn't for everyone, but I quite enjoy doing a few videos on the simple stuff, and if it helps someone who's not quite sure, then its worth while....One thing I didn't add in the video, but its worth a mention here...my car is on axle stands due to me waiting for my new sills..
The Aston Martin is one of the most difficult cars I've ever had to jack up, the chassis is so stiff, that you jack on one corner, and the opposite corner goes light.... The strength in the chassis must be immense, and the only way to do it safely is 2" at a time......I have 2 trolley jacks, so I'd put one each side, and jack 2" then go to the other side and same again, then back again and so on, then a bit at the back, all the time lifting the axle stands to meet the chassis....
It took me 2 hours to get the car level on the stands, and get all 4 wheels off....
and another vote of thanks - seems like they can actually be like normal cars sometimes!
Two quick questions - are the rears straightforward too and what make pads (and where did you source them - sorry, that's three questions)?!?
Mine are getting pretty worn and I do not feel inclined to be held to ransom by the dealers for a straightforward job!
David
Two quick questions - are the rears straightforward too and what make pads (and where did you source them - sorry, that's three questions)?!?
Mine are getting pretty worn and I do not feel inclined to be held to ransom by the dealers for a straightforward job!
David
Rears are same process...knock pins out, remove pads, unclip sensor replace with new....
Front and rear pads available from Eurocarparts....
Fronts part no 101870018. £189.60........ Put in code MBCLUB25 and they drop to £142.20
Rears part no 101870028. £167.94........same code £125.95
Wear sensor if required. Part no 106870018 £28.20 with discount code £21.15
Same sensors used front and rear..... If required 1 per wheel
All prices include delivery.... But you can order on line and collect if you have a depot nearby...... Don't go to depot to buy without ordering online, as they don't discount in store...
Front and rear pads available from Eurocarparts....
Fronts part no 101870018. £189.60........ Put in code MBCLUB25 and they drop to £142.20
Rears part no 101870028. £167.94........same code £125.95
Wear sensor if required. Part no 106870018 £28.20 with discount code £21.15
Same sensors used front and rear..... If required 1 per wheel
All prices include delivery.... But you can order on line and collect if you have a depot nearby...... Don't go to depot to buy without ordering online, as they don't discount in store...
Lunablack said:
Rears are same process...knock pins out, remove pads, unclip sensor replace with new....
Front and rear pads available from Eurocarparts....
Fronts part no 101870018. £189.60........ Put in code MBCLUB25 and they drop to £142.20
Rears part no 101870028. £167.94........same code £125.95
Wear sensor if required. Part no 106870018 £28.20 with discount code £21.15
Same sensors used front and rear..... If required 1 per wheel
All prices include delivery.... But you can order on line and collect if you have a depot nearby...... Don't go to depot to buy without ordering online, as they don't discount in store...
Many thanks !Front and rear pads available from Eurocarparts....
Fronts part no 101870018. £189.60........ Put in code MBCLUB25 and they drop to £142.20
Rears part no 101870028. £167.94........same code £125.95
Wear sensor if required. Part no 106870018 £28.20 with discount code £21.15
Same sensors used front and rear..... If required 1 per wheel
All prices include delivery.... But you can order on line and collect if you have a depot nearby...... Don't go to depot to buy without ordering online, as they don't discount in store...
theno23 said:
Yeah, Stratstone just changed me the best part of a grand to change mine...
Not that I'm brave enough to do it myself, I'm pretty cack-handed.
- Steve
At the end of the day.... It is the BRAKES we're working with here, if you're not confident, it's best left to someone who is...Not that I'm brave enough to do it myself, I'm pretty cack-handed.
- Steve
But to change pads front and rear.....half an hour per corner so 2 hours + parts.... Doesn't equal the best part of £1k...
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