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Right guys, second thread of the day and I'm in need your help confirming some stuff with me. I had previously booked my MiTo in to autolusso to do my discs and pads at a reasonable cost. However personal circumstances have dictated I won't be around to get it done with them now (split with the gf and everything that entails) and i'll be moving back to Kent. Now all my local places want like £500 to fit some discs and pads which is absurd when you can buy oem replacement pagids for £170 or brembo gear at a bit over £200. I refuse to believe there is need for £300 worth of labour charges. Hell I could get the friction pads from autolusso at that money and still have change.
Now I've got a week off work in a couple of weeks and access to loads of tools (bar a brake wind back tool which i may be able to borrow from a friend) and loads of room to work. I'd like to change them myself if possible considering the absurd local prices. Plus it might give me something to do to take my mind off things and it's always nice to learn this stuff.
Now identifying the parts is simple enough. I've changed pads on my old mg ZR before and that was simple but never ventured to discs. I'd appreciate any advice on doing this.
Now i found this guide on changing them but with the non brembo fronts.
How to replace Alfa Romeo MiTo front brake pads & discs
Other than the pads coming out differently (done this before) is it all the same ie is the caliper just held on by the two bolts as indicated on the diagram albeit a different caliper? I'm also aware of the sensor on the fronts too.
Also what do you guys use to remove the protective coating on the discs and cleaning up brakes as described in link am I ok in assuming IPA would be good for the coating and some generaic brake cleaner or a good brush and some old rag good for the rest (watching it on seals ofcourse) ?
Other than the above I see no issue with me doing the fronts assuming the disc comes off ok and is just a case of a couple of bolts/screws.
Now the bit I am unsure on. The rears. Is this the same as the fronts ie a few bolts and off it all pops bar the fact you can't just force the pistons back they need to be screwed back. How does the handbrake fit in here? Also I'd normally just whack copper slip on the back of the pads but i'm told I'm better of using something else as copper slip dries out at temperature. What would this be?
Apologies for all the questions but lacking the confidence to do much atm and I'd rather ask and be told I understand it correctly than just crack on and deal with the problems then as I normally would. Kind of in a fragile state of mind right now. Any other tips and advice would also be much appreciated.
Cheers guys.
Now I've got a week off work in a couple of weeks and access to loads of tools (bar a brake wind back tool which i may be able to borrow from a friend) and loads of room to work. I'd like to change them myself if possible considering the absurd local prices. Plus it might give me something to do to take my mind off things and it's always nice to learn this stuff.
Now identifying the parts is simple enough. I've changed pads on my old mg ZR before and that was simple but never ventured to discs. I'd appreciate any advice on doing this.
Now i found this guide on changing them but with the non brembo fronts.
How to replace Alfa Romeo MiTo front brake pads & discs
Other than the pads coming out differently (done this before) is it all the same ie is the caliper just held on by the two bolts as indicated on the diagram albeit a different caliper? I'm also aware of the sensor on the fronts too.
Also what do you guys use to remove the protective coating on the discs and cleaning up brakes as described in link am I ok in assuming IPA would be good for the coating and some generaic brake cleaner or a good brush and some old rag good for the rest (watching it on seals ofcourse) ?
Other than the above I see no issue with me doing the fronts assuming the disc comes off ok and is just a case of a couple of bolts/screws.
Now the bit I am unsure on. The rears. Is this the same as the fronts ie a few bolts and off it all pops bar the fact you can't just force the pistons back they need to be screwed back. How does the handbrake fit in here? Also I'd normally just whack copper slip on the back of the pads but i'm told I'm better of using something else as copper slip dries out at temperature. What would this be?
Apologies for all the questions but lacking the confidence to do much atm and I'd rather ask and be told I understand it correctly than just crack on and deal with the problems then as I normally would. Kind of in a fragile state of mind right now. Any other tips and advice would also be much appreciated.
Cheers guys.