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 Post subject: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:49 pm 
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Hey all i'm looking to get my brake pads replaced and discs replaced or machined what ever is cheaper ive looked for decent pricing and so far in QLD brisbane i found UltraTune theyl replace my brake pads and machine the discs for $440 the lot but i feel that seams still pretty over priced ive tryed other places but they dont add the disc machine/replace option for cheaper or similer pricing so any help from anyone in this area would be great thanks


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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:05 pm 
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If you are able, might be an idea to take OFF the Discs and have them machined at someone like say Midas? They will then tell you whether the discs are worth machining. You could more than likely buy disc pads cheap from Super Cheap and if your discs are not able to be machined, Super Cheap will have some available at a good price I am sure?

I agree, $440.00 seems a little expensive... :roll:
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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:20 pm 
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just replaced my discs and pads on my EB and supercheap cant order rear discs for some stupid reason, repco can get them for $110 fronts $80 rears

 

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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:31 pm 
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EFNA wrote:
supercheap cant order rear discs for some stupid reason

That's weird, genuine ones are still available and the aftermarket ones are too.
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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:43 pm 
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only problem i have is i dont know what i'm doing i got no idea when it comes to cars i'm learning and reading what i can when i can would a eb manual tell you how to do this?

 

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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:46 pm 
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max ellery's repair manual has step by step instructions and pics,

$50 at supercheap, best thing ever bought

 

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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:51 pm 
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Yes Grambo, a good manual will help. Just make sure you put things in a container when you take them off and don't leave on the floor. :)

One thing though, might pay you to get NEW bolts to hold the calipers on, would cost you are $10.00 for the 4 of them. You can buy from a Ford dealer part numbers 2x V800233S100 and 2x V800234S100. Mo0st people don't change them and can run into trouble.
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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:10 pm 
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kk so with this good manual would this even make someone who has some to no real mechanical skills be able to change brakes etc..? cause i wanna learn everything about my car but dont want to screw it at the same time lol

 

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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:28 am 
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If you take your time and do what it says you should have no trouble. Do you have any mates that can help? Try reading through it first and if there is anything you don't quite understand, come back and ask. :)
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 Post subject: Re: Brakes in a EB
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:53 am 
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Hey champ,changing dics and pads aren't very hard at all. Might as well just go slotted all round with decent pads like EBC Greenstuff. New wheel bearings would go down well too.Caliper compression tool and rear caliper rotating tool makes life so much easier also.Workshop manual is what first got me into tampering with cars in the first place.You'll be fine give it a crack it'll be heaps of fun. :P
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