Brake change

[dimexi]

Good tip!! Thanks. I let the car down already with loose bolts at the moment, so hope that does the trick

[dimexi]

It did do the trip bob, thanks a lot for that.

Got everything off except the disc as usual I've left it on axle stands as the weather is horrendous. There wasn't much room for the gear puller cos of the shield behind the disc, but my mate at work said it's ok just to bend it back a bit for access.
Unfortunately, I did my first bit of damage I punctured the hub screw cap cover... well, I think it's just a cover, and non-structural. Am I right? (See picture)... gutted, as I thought I'd get away without doing damage

[Cuprabob]

Yes, it's non-structural. You can pick up a new one from dealer or TPS, part no. 1J0501249C

[dimexi]

That's so much bob (again!). I'll get another. How does it come off? Do you know?

[Cuprabob]

That's so much bob (again!). I'll get another. How does it come off? Do you know?

Normally you slip a flat blade screwdriver in the small gap and prise it off but as you've got a nice big hole there just pull it off. It's only a dust cover that clips on.

[dimexi]

Finally a day with little rain, and I'm done!!! Thanks for all your help Bob and jay, you guys have been pretty awesome with all the advice. Really appreciated.

[Paradox1]

Well done mate.

ANy feedback

[Cuprabob]

Glad you got it all done...

[dimexi]

Well done mate.

ANy feedback

As per the process? Or how they feel?

Brakes feel great, no squeaks or abnormal noises.
As per the process, hardest bit was getting my discs off the hub, as they were stuck on. Gear pullers were a God send for that. Also, I found winding the rear calipers all the way back was really needed. I just wound them back as far back as they needed to go to fit over the pads.

I used brembo discs and pads.