Rear Disc DIY

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I have some squeeling brakes at the rear- on closer inspection i can see a 5-8mm scoring on the outer edge of the disc which I think means metal to metal. Need to change discs and pads pronto!
Discs and pads ordered, what other tools and tips do you recommend?
I have read the disc retainer screws are a motherlover to remove. If they give me hassle I will probably just drill them out. I was going to my drill driver ( Cordless) to try and budge them first or should i get a impact hammer tool?
I dont have axle stands, but i do have a big tree stump log which was sawn to 15 inches... unless i can borrow one from this forum?
I going to do a write up with pics, just incase anyone else want to have a go.
 
Canyon said:
I have had a look at this guide its good- but its for the fronts, I seem to find anything on the rears...or are they the same?
also where is the handbrake adjustment? do they have pads?
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Errm Landrovers don't have handbrakes they have a transmission brake which is located on the output shaft on the transferbox.
 
Canyon said:
I have some squeeling brakes at the rear- on closer inspection i can see a 5-8mm scoring on the outer edge of the disc which I think means metal to metal. Need to change discs and pads pronto!
Discs and pads ordered, what other tools and tips do you recommend?
I have read the disc retainer screws are a motherlover to remove. If they give me hassle I will probably just drill them out. I was going to my drill driver ( Cordless) to try and budge them first or should i get a impact hammer tool?
I dont have axle stands, but i do have a big tree stump log which was sawn to 15 inches... unless i can borrow one from this forum?
I going to do a write up with pics, just incase anyone else want to have a go.
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You will need a good quality 13mm 12 point socket or ring key. For removing pad carrier bolts. A 12mm ring key. For removing slider bolts. And preferably a impact screwdriver for removing phillips screw from disc. A lump hammer. For battering disc off, which will be no doubt rusted solidly into place. When i say good quality i mean it, cheap crap will bugger the pad holder bolts.
 
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OK i think I will get a impact driver - which is a good make?
Also what size g clamp do i need to push the piston back into the caliper? I have seen a piston CUBE- anyone had experience of using this?
 
Canyon said:
OK i think I will get a impact driver - which is a good make?
Also what size g clamp do i need to push the piston back into the caliper? I have seen a piston CUBE- anyone had experience of using this?
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Any impact screwdriver will do. A useful addition to any tool box. You will not undo the pad carrier with that and a socket if that's your plan. A good quality 12 point spanner with a tube on it and a steady pull is best. Making sure the tool is properly engaged on the bolt head. Any 6" G clamp will do just put one of the old pads accross the pistons and tighten clamp to retract them both at same time.
 
if you rip the crosshead out of the retaining screwdon't drill out the head, simply use a center punch on the outer edge to punch it round until loose. once out saw a slot in the top to put it back if you haven't a replacement.
 
Wantaquad is right. 99% of the time they come loose with a centre punch and can be removed easily by hand or with a screwdriver once the initial "Bite" is broken. I always replace them with socket (Allen key type) stainless countersunk and put a smear of copper grease on them before refitting. The allen key type always come out easier as they give a better fit than the Pozidrive or Phillips type.
They are either M8 X 12 mm long or M10 X 12 mm long......can't remember which
 
Great advice... Do I need to extract any brake fluid? I think I have everything that need for this job minus an axle stand.
 
When I replaced my discs, the only problem I had was I had no impact driver and could not move the disc retaining screws as mentioned, so I drilled them out, which was much easier that I thought it would be. I had meant to get some new screws, but never bothered, I guess the discs will be nicely siezed on by now, a year on!

I have quick an impressive collection of tools now, but an impact driver is still missing, I must get one.
 
Simon1975 said:
When I replaced my discs, the only problem I had was I had no impact driver and could not move the disc retaining screws as mentioned, so I drilled them out, which was much easier that I thought it would be. I had meant to get some new screws, but never bothered, I guess the discs will be nicely siezed on by now, a year on!

I have quick an impressive collection of tools now, but an impact driver is still missing, I must get one.
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Get one it is one of the most useful tools you will ever own believe me. Around £10.00 or £15.00 depending on which one you choose and saves all the butchery.
 
Large Angle Grinder, Sledgehammer and set of Gas bottles with good burning torch are all you need.....and don't forget the matches !!!
these will cover all the precision jobs that you are likely to encounter.
:D:D:D
 
Irishrover said:
Large Angle Grinder, Sledgehammer and set of Gas bottles with good burning torch are all you need.....and don't forget the matches !!!
these will cover all the precision jobs that you are likely to encounter.
:D:D:D
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What a good perception, think i will sell my thousands of pounds worth of tools go on holiday with the cash, just keep the cold chisel and lump hammer.:cool::cool::cool:
 
wammers said:
What a good perception, think i will sell my thousands of pounds worth of tools go on holiday with the cash, just keep the cold chisel and lump hammer.:cool::cool::cool:
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When you go round the boot sales, you see all those boxes of rusty old spanners, box spanners, drifts etc. - one day all your shiney tools will be consigned to the same fate :( - everything will either be non-repairable or connected by a plastic clip - all you need is a tube of superglue :p
 
Superglue ??????????

Wots wrong with a good big gob of weld covered in slag to hold it together ???
If you want to be a perfectionist, finish off with a good blast with the 8" angle grinder and a coarse disc (Snap On of course).

:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi
 
Irishrover said:
Superglue ??????????

Wots wrong with a good big gob of weld covered in slag to hold it together ???
If you want to be a perfectionist, finish off with a good blast with the 8" angle grinder and a coarse disc (Snap On of course).

:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi
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Har bloody har. Using an old stick welder. How common. :D:D:D:behindsofa:
 
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