FRONT PAD REPLACEMENT

[edgeoftime]

Please bear with me, I need to change the front pads on my 7th gen diesel tourer, and I forgotten the size of the hex spanner required to split the housing does anyone know?? Borrowed a set last time but really should get my own. :wub:

 

[AndyB1976]

On my 6th gen, its 17mm for the carrier and either 12mm or 14mm for the caliper (into the slide pins). Does that sound familiar?

Hopefully a 7thGen DIY'er will be along soon ;-)

 

[apintofmild]

Make some notes. I've a set to fit shortly...

 

[jayok]

I think it's either 5.5 or 6mm (I just pull it out of my toolbox). The carrier bolts are 17mm. You shouldn't need to remove the carrier.

<edit> Being silly...

 

[jayok]

Well just done my front pads and discs - the hex is a 7mm in size. But now I've misplaced the little **** and I can't find him <_<

 

[ride_to_die]

Interested to know how long the pads have lasted? My Pagid fronts have done 27k and are almost due for replacement.

 

[jayok]

My fronts lasted circa 50K! But then again, it all depends on the type of driving you do...