New brake discs how much to install

[jb111s]

Apologies for the numpty question. My front discs are shagged & being a bit special when it comes to all things mechanical would prefer to get a garage to replace these & the pads for me. Out of interest how long would this take & how much would I be looking at paying to get done ?

Ta

[nsm3]

I am a mechanical numpty also, but even I managed to change my pads last week in about an hour and a half?

Doing the disks as well shouldn't add more than another hour as it is about 2 bolts and 1 screw/bolt extra per wheel/side.

I reckon a pro-mechanic could do the whole lot in under an hour?

Have a go yourself, you will save a fortune and get a great deal of satisfaction.

[bogie]

I think most will charge 30mins per corner or so...and how much depends on labour rate - at an indie in an industrial unit etc maybe £40 ph, at a dealer maybe £100+ p.h and anything in between

[Pied Piper]

They are so easy to do, even I managed it. Have a look at the SELOC techwiki it has everything you need to know.

If you are still really unsure it will be about an hours labour charge I would of thought.

[Mr_B]

Any garage should do it within an hour, but I doubt they'll charge you that, bet on them taking over an hour and charging for two.
This is super easy to do and requires few tools.See here for a guide.
http://www.tadts.com/instructions/brakes/

[MadProf]

If you are fitting the discs yourself don't forget that the nuts that secure the discs will have to be torqued to the correct torque setting,so you'll need to get yourself a good torque wrench.Does anyone know the torque settings for discs?

[crackthatoff]

iirc it was 190 for mintex 1144s fitted inc vat dunno bout the discs tho

[nsm3]

MadProf said:

If you are fitting the discs yourself don't forget that the nuts that secure the discs will have to be torqued to the correct torque setting,so you'll need to get yourself a good torque wrench.Does anyone know the torque settings for discs?

If the car is an S2,the disk retaining screw (1 off) doesn't need to be torqued, but the caliper retaining bolts do (45NM) and of course the wheel bolts (105NM).

[JTBUSH]

Whats the best way of screwing the rear caliper piston back in. It recommends a winding tool but can it be done with snipe nosed pliers to turn it?

[cheekymonkey]

JTBUSH said:

Whats the best way of screwing the rear caliper piston back in. It recommends a winding tool but can it be done with snipe nosed pliers to turn it?

Yep careful use of pliers will work fine. Just mind the rubber seal.

[Cuzza]

Buy the windback tool - £20 from Halfords for a Laser one (the brand not red beams of light everywhere ) pliers will work but you have to push as you twist and if you slip, it hurts and can damage the caliper seals.

[jb111s]

See now I'm confused already, Torque settings, special tools...

I think I'm just going to take the hit on the wallet otherwise I'm going to end up drilling holes in the floor panel & doing flinstone braking..

[cheekymonkey]

jb111s said:

See now I'm confused already, Torque settings, special tools...

I think I'm just going to take the hit on the wallet otherwise I'm going to end up drilling holes in the floor panel & doing flinstone braking..

seriously it's really not that hard to do. i'm a bit of a technical numpty and managed it no problems. what took me the longest was jacking the car up etc & getting set up.

the instructions on seloc wiki are all you need. no particularly special tools, just a bit of time required!

[beez]

The hardest part is the last bolt, cause that's always the git that's corroded and nicely welded in! I swear every time I do some home mechanics there's ALWAYS one stubborn bolt or screw etc!!!

[trackattack]

Where are you based? We could probably recommend someone that wont rob you?

[Trixster]

If you're in the North East go to see Dan at Jude Performance Services in Newcastle. If you're in the Midlands you can't fault Mike at Horizon in Cradley Heath. Both are Lotus specialists and both are good value.