neil.cavanagh Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Well, at least I know what that funny noise coming form the back left hand corner is now... I'm managed to be a muppet and underestimate the wear rate of the read brake pads. One of them must be totally gone as after the last blat i noticed lots of rust dust on the back rear wheel and when I took the wheel off and felt around the inside of the disc it feels very rough and scored. I'm guess this means new pads, disc off and new disc... *mad* So, questions for all the spannering gurus out there in the sheds... how hard is it to change a rear disc? I'm meant to be on a track day at Goodwood on the 11th Dec so I need to have something sorted out before then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 As I understand it the replacement is very easy 1) remove wallet and mobile phone 2) ring Caterham 3) deliver car 4) drink Coffee and dream of new CSR 5) hand over credit card with eyes closed 6) Go Home Works for me 😬 When you realise the worlds not nice just drop your pants and slide on the ice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Neil S'easy peasy... Take off the brake calliper, two bolts....then I seem to remember that there's a single cross headed bolt to screw the disc to the hub...that one can be a bugger to get off tho!! 😬 😬 Take off, coat hub with copper grease, replace and tighten up! Dannyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hmmm - what's a "coat hub"?! G 4 Geoff Leather Good - Carbon Fibre Bad 619 GTD here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FH Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 The 'ighest 'ook in the 'all FH Edited by - FH on 22 Nov 2004 13:21:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 for no particularly good reason that I can think of, I'd be a little uncomfortable replacing just one rear disc, and would replace the pair of discs and pads (keep the non-scored one as spare). it's a Badgerum, and not a 21, it can't be hard... moomin www.megabird.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Likewise I`d always replace both discs and new pads on both sides.....to make sure everything remains balanced. I would do this on a tintop so it makes even more sense to do it on a high performance car. Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Neil............do you have a build manual............if not buy yourself one. They will give you valuable information when replacing bits on your car. A quick read through will also show how it is put together etc etc. Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 thanks Guys.. Already got a reply eamil back from CC... 2hours labour they reckon to replace both rear disks (at £16 each) and pads front and back. I should learn to do this myself, but I think I'll ease my self in when I have more time to get it all sorted! Might get them to fit that lowered floor kit at the same time!! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Ahhhh... Another one sees the light..... When you realise the worlds not nice just drop your pants and slide on the ice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Buy? Buy?!? There's a .pdf version floating around. I might still have it somewhere if you want me to dig. I've also got a .pdf file (or at least a link to a Russian site with it on) of the relevant section of the appropriate Ford Sierra Haynes manual - this'll be more use than the build manual IMHO. here last time I looked. It's a bit hit and miss, but ISTR that the rear-brake section is something like part 10 or 11. Keep BC free and open for ALL. Membership No. 43xx Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Buy = beg borrow or steal..........and if those fail then buy! Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debert Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 www.caterham.uk.com/Assembly%20Guide.pdf That's what you need (right click and "save target as") At last - The insurance company have got their finger out 😬 See the old Barbarella here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Do it yourself you lazy git Always replace brake parts in pairs or per axle pair. Therefore replace BOTH discs and ALL of the pads in the associated calipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Delbert - I'm with you on this one - perhaps you could add a D-I-Y helpline to your extensive entrepreuneurial activities? Caller: "I've got a problem loosening the rear coat hub" Delbert: "Call the AA and pour a gin and tonic instead" G 4 Geoff Leather Good - Carbon Fibre Bad 619 GTD here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I should learn to do this myself Particularly if you are considering travelling the breadth of the US of A next year The birth of the Gixxerham : pics here drivel here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 well I HAVE changed front disc(k)s on my youff, but I'm learning that every time I try and do a majorish job on the car I end up spending £50 on the new tools I need (like a 42mm socket and huge monkey bar and wind back tool for this one) so I'm letting the pros do it for me this time!! So I'm off to James Whiting in the morning.. hopefully he will let me watch/help so that I can learn a bit. Might get some new funky front pads slotted in at the same time. Then I'll be already to try my best to not embarrase myself at Goodwood with the Dixons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 ps Noger, haven't we got a couple of professional fettlers following us across the US?? If nothing else I know Mav will never be to far away... two beers and 6 of your finest Hooters Chicken Wings should pay back for any fettling required!! 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Gah! Call yourself a man? How can you resist the temptation of tools??? Mind you - if the big-nut needs to come off, that's not much fun from what I gather. I still can't get my head around paying people to work on the 7 though... Keep BC free and open for ALL. Membership No. 43xx Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Ah, but Neil, the proffeeshnail fettlers may be otherwise occupied, and those taking, erm , what is the word for people who take up luggage room on the left ? ... you know the type of thing, may well be having a nice meal and going to bed early then getting down for brekkie at a sensible. Compare and contrast with the "looking up the American for 'Where is the nearest Hooters' in the phrase book" brigade The birth of the Gixxerham : pics here drivel here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 what is the word for people who take up luggage room on the left ? ... you know the type of thing Hairdressers Oh, oh, Oh! I see! Navigation fodder Can't be the drivers fault.... Keep BC free and open for ALL. Membership No. 43xx Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Noger makes a valid point re touring in the USA. I`ve been on a few tours now and know what happens. On my first tour I had no idea about my car although it was fairly new and there was nothing obviously wrong. However I decided that I wanted to know more about how the car was put together in order that I could be reasonably self sufficient if I had a problem. The main reason for this is that I wouldn`t have to wait around at the side of the road for a support crew. Fettling, especially if you are new to it is time consuming and I guess that is why people take cars to dealers, however it is really rewarding when you replace something, not only does it save money which can be redirected into upgrades but you learn something too and to me that is what makes life interesting. Anyway that`s all a bit serious...........anyone for a jelly baby Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 neil, expect a phone call soon from johnty &/or Mick of car maintenance knowledge.... Steve B Big Black Beast^3 USA 2005: How the West Was Driven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debert Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Simon I'm in a similar position to you, with a new car, and also being interested in "keeping it going" (faster) Am toying with the idea of buying an old one next year, stripping and rebuilding it 😬 At last - The insurance company have got their finger out 😬 See the old Barbarella here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owelly Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I don't understand. I'd leave the worn disc on. If it's only just touched the padbacking, it'll be fine. It'll soon polish-up. It also beds the new pads in better/quicker You folk have too much money. New discs are needed wnen they look like CD's its only a game......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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