In Part I, I changed the rear rotors and pads of my Land Rover Discovery II. Last weekend, I tackled Part II, changing the front set. The process isn’t much different than the back except that the caliper and pads are much bigger.
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The only additional tools you will need from the rear change is 19mm 12pt socket with a short extension. The caliper is bigger, so are the bolts holding it. Also, you will need to be a bit careful with the ABS sensor. There is a mounting that holds the sensor in place, you will need to gently remove the wire from the mounting plate so you can get your socket wrench to the bolt. Once you remove the caliper, compressing the piston (two of them) and brake pads is exactly the same as the rear.
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Completed front rotor and brake pads
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how to change front rotor and disc pads in mazda
b2300 1994 p/up since the caliper has no bolts, just just 2 pieces of metal sims pushed in the slots,how to take the pins out.
thanks.
how to change front rotor and disc pads in mazda
b2300 1994 p/up since the caliper has no bolts, just just 2 pieces of metal sims pushed in the slots,how to take the pins out.
thanks.
These are great rigs! The brakes really are this easy to work on, but there comes a time when the rotors need replacing. Can anyone offer some tips on removing a stuck rotor? I've not pulled out the sledge yet, but this baby is ON there.
Cheers,
Victor
I use a rubber mallet, a few whacks and it should loosen the rotor right up.
These are great rigs! The brakes really are this easy to work on, but there comes a time when the rotors need replacing. Can anyone offer some tips on removing a stuck rotor? I've not pulled out the sledge yet, but this baby is ON there.
Cheers,
Victor
Years later this post is still helping people. Thanks man.
Yeah, thanks! Even I had to read it again when I replaced my brakes and rotors last week… :)