fitting new rotors to AU2

[blueoval]

Some of you already know I have new RDA rotors and pads from a group buy about a month ago.

I havent fitted them yet as I have been slack as well as busy. :P

I have a few questions before I fit them so Im 100% confident in doing the job right.

1. Do I need to buy new bearings prior to fitting the new rotors or can I clean & regrease the existing ones sufficiently?
2. Is it recommended that I do a complete brake flush while in the process of fitting the new brakes?
3. How difficult is it to fit the rear rotors and do I need a special tool to assist me?
4. What other issues do I need to be aware of when in the process of this change?

[james22]

1. No, but if you think they are wearing out, you could save some time and effort now.

2. Depends on how long since its been done. Personally for me "Yes"

3. Not that hard to change. Special tools hmmm "Rubber mallet comes in handy, they can be reasonably hard to get off (rusted)

4. Remember to use loctite on the thread and torque wrench to get everything pinched up nice.

Can't think of much else right now

Goodluck :-)

[blueoval]

thanks James.

Things to add to my shopping list:
* Loctite
* 1tr bottle Dot 4 brake fluid
* mallett

[blueoval]

Im thinking I might get new bearings to be safe. Afterall, these current bearings have been in the car since factory and they have done 130,000km.

Any idea what the front bearings will cost new?

[RG]

Front is a sealed unit so you replace the entire hub assembly.

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by Russell

Front is a sealed unit so you replace the entire hub assembly.

so I assume its far different than the e-series brake assembly?

[RG]

Originally Posted by blueoval

so I assume its far different than the e-series brake assembly?

AUII onward is far far different. Much easier to work with too.

[blueoval]

Aaaah thanks for the heads up Russ. I never new that. Im guessing a sealed unit isn't cheap to just by from motor traders, repco etc.

They bearings within the sealed unit arent making any noise at all. Would I need to regrease the unit prior to refitment or is there no need to do that?

[james22]

Prices vary from 124 each up to 165 each from auto stores.

Ebay you can get a PAIR for about the same price.

No, no need to re-grease. But if you remove them, you will need to clean the rust etc off before re-fitting

[blueoval]

thanks James. Thats an extra cost I dont need right now. So I think Im just gonna clean up the unit I have now and worry about it if I need to.

[Jastel]

If your changing bearings you need a 36mm socket

They can be knocked apart and cleaned and regreased but not really worth it for the average bloke, just buy new ones

Undo all the slide pins, clean pins/holes and rubbers and regrease and reassemble in different positions, wear in these pins makes the pads wear crooked so swap them around.

Caliper Oil is very good as grease tends to go hard, I use this every pad change on the slide and the pistons.

Clean ABS sensor while your there, just get the gunk of everything you can see

read a few handbrake threads so you know how to adjust it back up, it is a bit tricky

Brake fluid flush won't hurt if you have never done it

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by Jastel

If your changing bearings you need a 36mm socket

They can be knocked apart and cleaned and regreased but not really worth it for the average bloke, just buy new ones

Undo all the slide pins, clean pins/holes and rubbers and regrease and reassemble in different positions, wear in these pins makes the pads wear crooked so swap them around.

Caliper Oil is very good as grease tends to go hard, I use this every pad change on the slide and the pistons.

Clean ABS sensor while your there, just get the gunk of everything you can see

read a few handbrake threads so you know how to adjust it back up, it is a bit tricky

Brake fluid flush won't hurt if you have never done it

Appreciate your thoughts Jastel. I think your right about re-greasing slides and pins. I was told this is important for even pad wear.

The handbrake will be something that will be a bit of a suck to do so I reckon some more research on that area will be needed.

Thanks for the handy tips

[Uncle_Ken]

I have to do mine as well. Can youtake some pics when you do yours?

Uncle Ken

[JC]

Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

I have to do mine as well. Can youtake some pics when you do yours?

Uncle Ken

GK already has a thread with lots of pics on how to do this - I think it's in the workshop section.

[blueoval]

I'll take pics anyway of my mods UK.

Thanks for the referral JC, will check it out.

[Uncle_Ken]

Originally Posted by blueoval

I'll take pics anyway of my mods UK.

Thanks for the referral JC, will check it out.

Thanks Blueoval

JC correct as always..
http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...article&id=319

How goes the non AU?

[blueoval]

Thanks for the link. Thats awesome UK. Cheers

[mr302xd]

Mines all fitted on nicely. Alot better than my old stockers!

[JC]

Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

Thanks Blueoval

JC correct as always..
http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...article&id=319

How goes the non AU?

No worries.

Which non-AU? The Explorer is great - getting more off-road ready every week, and the NF gets me to work and back each day on LPG; not much more I can ask from it, really. Do I miss AUs? Of course. But my next car may be a BA XR6T - a mate's comes off lease in 12 months, and I can get it for $14k; it has 296rwkw, so if I have the cash, I get the car. A BA is just an AU4 anyway!

[Uncle_Ken]

Originally Posted by JC

No worries.

Which non-AU? The Explorer is great - getting more off-road ready every week, and the NF gets me to work and back each day on LPG; not much more I can ask from it, really. Do I miss AUs? Of course. But my next car may be a BA XR6T - a mate's comes off lease in 12 months, and I can get it for $14k; it has 296rwkw, so if I have the cash, I get the car. A BA is just an AU4 anyway!

LOL
If you get the BA you could then start you next project, BA into an AU :
UK

[GK]

Great to see you around JC, and as usual you're adding value to the site.

GK