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Title: Brake pads
Post by: sean35 on 22 May 2008, 21:20:23

does anyone know if changing the pads on 2002 2.2 omega (auto)are easy to change?if there are any pics of how to do it that would be good,thanks

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 May 2008, 21:31:22

Front or rear? They're both pretty easy but if you're not confident... DON'T do it... Brakes are a vital part of the car!!!

This is a little more info than you need for doing the rears but it's all there http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564750

As for the fronts... Can't see a how to on a quick search but they aren't difficult... I'd advise a copy of Mr Haynes as his instructions for brakes are spot on!!

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Entwood on 22 May 2008, 21:32:46

Front pads a doddle ...  20 minutes a side max ...  if you do the discs as well .. about 45 mins a side .....  and that includes jacking time .. :)

Never done the rear ones so can't comment  :)

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2008, 22:33:49

There is a guide in Maintenence Guides, covers discs as well...

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Albert1 on 23 May 2008, 11:24:46

The fronts are particularly easy to change, you undo a bolt on the caliper and most of it then pivots upwards and out of the way, leaving you with easy access to the pads.  None of this hammering away at rusted retaining pins malarkey you get with some cars.

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2008, 11:37:59

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..........  None of this hammering away at rusted retaining pins malarkey .....

Like you do at the back!  ;D  ;D  :y

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Richard A on 23 May 2008, 16:36:05

One problem - wear sensors on front pads, they tend to break as you try to detach them, £7 each to replace, also use 'copper slip' on all pad to calliper contact surfaces, to stop brake squeal.  ;) ;)
regards
richard a

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: holtender on 23 May 2008, 18:02:26

Well said Richard, Copper Slip is a must if you don't want squealing brakes!

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2008, 21:27:24

also file a 45 degree edge on the leading edge of pad...

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Richard A on 24 May 2008, 17:40:39

Interesting ! the last set of front pads I had from Vx had a 45 deg lead in edge.
regards
richard a

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2008, 19:52:09

Even so, file a bigger one  :y

They will stay quiet for longer

Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Richard A on 25 May 2008, 19:23:09

Back to my "copper slip", sorry I think the name was"Moly-slip High Temperture Copper Grease", in any event use it as it stops 'brake squeal', file the edges as well.
regards
richard a