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Changing rear brake discs
#1
Hi,

I've already found the how2 for changing the front and rear pads, but no mention (that I can find) of also changing the rear discs on a 2.0 CDti with 292mm discs.

Anyone know the socket sizes I need, and what the torque settings are?

I have a rewind tool, and it was previously mentioned to me that both pistons need rotating back in clockwise. Is that correct?

Also, I have a traditional handbrake that is operated via a lever. Anything I need to know about before attempting to change the discs and pads? i.e. does it need adjusting afterwards?
I did see mention somewhere to just keep lifting up and releasing the handbrake lever until the brakes adjust themselves. Is this correct?

Thanks.
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#2
Going off the top of my head here I think the carrier bolts are 13mm, I'll have a check later.

Hand brake the up and down is the handbrake adjustment which is more for tightening the handbrake if after you've changed discs and pads you holding on 5 click's (this is what MOT go to according to my MOT guy) your all good.

Don't forget to remove the cap off the fluid bottle when winding/ push the pistons back.

I can't for the life of me remember which way to wind them back.
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#3
(23:rd-Jun-2020, 13:43:09)Big Dave2 Wrote: Hi, just changed my rear pads, it is clockwise

I've already found the how2 for changing the front and rear pads, but no mention (that I can find) of also changing the rear discs on a 2.0 CDti with 292mm discs.

Anyone know the socket sizes I need, and what the torque settings are?

I have a rewind tool, and it was previously mentioned to me that both pistons need rotating back in clockwise. Is that correct?

Also, I have a traditional handbrake that is operated via a lever. Anything I need to know about before attempting to change the discs and pads? i.e. does it need adjusting afterwards?
I did see mention somewhere to just keep lifting up and releasing the handbrake lever until the brakes adjust themselves. Is this correct?

Thanks.
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#4
Thanks guys. Rusty, IIRC it was you who previously mentioned the pistons have to be rotated clockwise.

Gary13 has just also confirmed that, so that's good enough for me.

I was going to change them today, but it's just been too hot to be doing jobs like that. I haven't heard the audible warning yet, so hopefully there are a few miles left on the pads - touches wood.

Last 2 services and MOTs the garage have commented about the rear pads and discs need changing soon. Probably working on the assumption I drive 20,000 miles a year. Which I don't. Or they just want money for work that isn't necessary just yet.
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