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[BenjieH]

Hi everyone I have searched for the answer to this one but having no luck.

I'm bravely going to attempt to replace the front pads on my 2001 2.2 petrol auto tomorrow as they are now squeaking like mad when I brake.

Having read the guide's on here the only part I'm not to sure about is the location of the reservoir lid, and the piston that I need to push with a screwdriver.

Can anyone help?

Thanks

[Andy B]

Hi everyone I have searched for the answer to this one but having no luck.

I'm bravely going to attempt to replace the front pads on my 2001 2.2 petrol auto tomorrow as they are now squeaking like mad when I brake.

Having read the guide's on here the only part I'm not to sure about is the location of the reservoir lid, and the piston that I need to push with a screwdriver.

Can anyone help?

Thanks

As you stand in front of your car, the reservoir lid is at the back of the engine bay, towards the left, it's a white/translucent cap a couple of  inches in diameter (50mm for the sprogs  ) ....... where's RobG with a picture?       

The piston you're talking about is within the front calipers & not visible until the pads are removed ...... a bit difficult to explain in words  but straight forward when you know how. You need to lever the pads away from the disc face (outer & inner) enough that you can get the new pads in the caliper. One train of thought is that you shouldn't do this without releasing the bleed nipple for that specific caliper ...... to do with reversing the seals in the master cylinder. But that'l only frighten you off the job. 
Without trying to do you a dis-service, if you need to ask these questions, you need someone to do the job for you, or get someone to sit on your shoulder & point the relevant bits out as you do the job. 

[BenjieH]

Hi Andy thanks for your reply.

I thought it sounded like an easy job! maybe not!

Local ats it is I think!

Thanks again

[cnj]

have never undone the bleed nipple in order to change the front pads,you'll need  a lever that will go in the gap between the disc and pads, to lever the pads/piston right back so the piston inside the caliper is as far back as it can go, the pads should then be able to be removed, if they don't come out. tap them with a hammer until they are loose enough to lift out. then clean up the mating surfaces with a wire brush ( have used a file ) to get rid of any loose material, lightly grease the mating surfaces and fit the new pads ! easy peasey !!

[ajsphead]

For retracting the pistons you can use a decent G clamp and 2 blocks of wood. Check the condition of the piston gaiters, and I like to smear a little red rubber grease around the piston before retracting. Helps to minimise corrosion and stop sticking pistons. Don't do it if the gaiters are split, it'll just score the pistons with muck.

Also remember to put plenty of paper towel around the fluid reservoir to catch any overflow.