Just had the brake pad worn warning come up (not bad after 34,000 miles )

Before I start taking off wheels and checking, how easy are the pads to replace and what issues do I need to look out for?

I'm going to use genuine parts but don't want to pay the labour rate for a garage when I'm pretty handy mechanically myself.

Rob 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Gone, but not forgotten

Getting the retaining pins out can be a bit of a pain if they are corroded.
Some members report that they have had to cut them and then fit new pins.
Also some debate about using copper slip grease on alloy calipers, but most do .

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That looks like interesting information Baltic Blue, would you mind me asking where you downloaded it from if its also available for L405 model

Couple of things:
1) that middle bolt isn't mentioned in the Wiki but I presume it just unscrews?
2) has anyone used EBC pads for their 4.4 TDV8 car? I used to run a BMW 335i and found Red Stuff EBC pads very good, and low dust too. Anyone used Red Stuff, or Green Stuff for one of these cars?

From memory, the centre bolt is actually a pin used to keep tension on the anti-rattle spring, so no unscrewing to be done.

Can't comment on the EBC pads i'm afraid.

Mike

it is 1 and 3 pins in the picture that tend to get stuck. use some release fluid ( I use 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone) to aid in removal.
cob, I have used EBC discs and yelo pads and went back to brembo discs and Jurid pads. EBC discs warped and pads were noisy.

Nino,

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Thanks Nino, sounds like good advice

Thanks all, doesn't look any more difficult than others I have done before

Do the calliper pistons need to be turned as they are pushed in? 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Gone, but not forgotten

I had a Nissan Sylvia turbo back in the 90s and tried for 5 hours to force the pistons back into the caliper befoee i realised they twisted in !!!!!! 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

Dolph

I did the same thing with my Silvia turbo!! 2007 3.6 TDV8

Rob99 wrote:

Do the calliper pistons need to be turned as they are pushed in?

Captain Black,
The picture is a screen grab from the Workshop Manual.
It only covers L322 models, but you could get the L405 Manual by taking out a days subscription to Topix . (Approx £20)
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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