Mondeo ST24.. Changing rear brakes?

rich_g85 · 14 Jul 2010 at 10:51

Hi all,
I've noticed that my rear brake discs have worn a couple of mm below the 'lip' around the outside of the disc, so I think it's time for new discs and pads.

I'd really like to do the work myself. I have a Haynes manual and although I wouldn't call myself an 'experienced mechanic' I did carry out a service earlier in the year which I enjoyed (nothing that technical, oil & filter change, plugs etc).

Is it that difficult to do? Or am I better off paying a garage to do it?

Also, how would I know that I've done it correctly- do the rear brakes only start working under heavy braking?

Thanks,
Rich

Phil W · 14 Jul 2010 at 11:29

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Reality Bites · 14 Jul 2010 at 11:34

To be honest, I'm not exactly a mechanic but watching my mate do my ST220 brakes last year i felt i could do them easy. Basically have a look how they come out and put them back the same way,

Ensure you clean the disks when you've secured them and put some copper grease on the back of the pads and where they would 'slide' against the caliper and you'll be fine.

Do you have any mates who could assist?

UKDTweak · 14 Jul 2010 at 11:38

Just make sure you have the right tools before you start, this includes a good lump hammer, in case the old discs are stuck fast... otherwise, its a very easy job.

As for breaking in the new disc/pads, just drive carefully for the first few miles to help Bed them in.... no hard breaking if possbile.

rich_g85 · 14 Jul 2010 at 11:40

Yes, got friends that could help plus I'm walking distance to a Halfords so if I need extra tools that's not a problem.

Think it's a confidence thing more than anything - I'll buy the bits and get stuck in.

Thanks all!

stulid · 14 Jul 2010 at 11:40

rich_g85 said:
Also, how would I know that I've done it correctly

you don't end up in a ditch!!!!!!!!!!

but seriously, its really not that hard too do, once you have done one side, the other side will fly threw.

rich_g85 · 14 Jul 2010 at 11:47

stulid said:
you don't end up in a ditch!!!!!!!!!!

Haha, what I meant was... As the front brakes are bigger, I presume they do the majority of the braking and will 'mask' the effect of the rears somewhat?

Reality Bites · 15 Jul 2010 at 10:13

rich_g85 said:
Haha, what I meant was... As the front brakes are bigger, I presume they do the majority of the braking and will 'mask' the effect of the rears somewhat?

Your handbrake wouldnt work

rich_g85 · 15 Jul 2010 at 10:41

Reality Bites said:
Your handbrake wouldnt work

Give that man a coconut! How did I *not* think of that!

realscot · 15 Jul 2010 at 19:55

hope you remembered to pump the brake after fitting it all before u drove it. I know someone who didn't once, moved the house opposite the junctions garage a whole inch back from its foundations.