Rear brakes time. Where?

[JoeRS133]

Need some new rear discs and pads.

Where's cheapest for 100% genuine standard parts?

 

[DrDrew]

For just the parts, probably Karl

 

[JoeRS133]

Will i literally just need pads and discs or is there anything elae involved?

 

[singlespeed]

I haven't actualy done Renault rear discs or pads. However, I'm fairly certain that the rear discs come with the wheel bearings. So, check that if you spot some really cheap ones and also weigh up if a cheap wheel bearing and disc makes long term sence.

 

[133_Ads]

Neil, i was going to ask this soon anyway, for the rears will I need a tool to wind out a bolt for the handbrake? a mate seems to think i'll need one?

 

[Munson001]

If you buy genuine discs they come with bearings & abs rings . But you will need to by new hub nuts £6 each from the stealers . I changed mine a few months back & I didn't trust reusing the hub nuts as they have nuylock inserts . You will also need a piston wind back tool ( take the cap off the brake fluid bottle ) this makes it easier to wind them in. Torque the hub nuts to 175nm & job done.. Oh & apply nut lock on the calliper bots when refitting ..

 

[singlespeed]

Neil, i was going to ask this soon anyway, for the rears will I need a tool to wind out a bolt for the handbrake? a mate seems to think i'll need one?

As Munson points out, a caliper wind back tool would be a big help. Thats for rotating the caliper piston whilst pushing against it. This allows the piston to retract back which otherwise would be held by the calipers internal self adjusting mechanism for the hand brake.

Also, a 15mm spanner thin enough to fit in here... hammering in a thicker spanner will work, but will probably damage the rubber boot leading to the slider seizing up in the future.

google pic found on tdiclub forum but the same style TRW rear caliper is used on the 133

 

[JoeRS133]

Is Karl a pm job these days?

 

[singlespeed]

If you don't want to wait, your probably best going direct
[email protected]
or, phone him 01252 343444

 

[JoeRS133]

Wicked. Just sent him an email so hopefully he'll get back to me when he can.

Now just need to find new tyres and we might be track ready