06 ABS Servo Front Pads Change

[tommygun]

Anyone done this themselves? I've searched forum/google and found a video on replacing front pads on an 1150, but I know that Servo can create an added headache. Is it just a case of undoing the caliper and pushing the pistons back and replacing the new pads? Do I need to flush the fluid even though it was done late last year? The fluid replacement video looked like a huge job.

Thanking in advance.

 

[littleredrooster]

Servo makes no difference in changing pads. No need to change fluid or lose fluid.

Remove caliper. Keep old pads in place and use a tyre lever (or similar) between them to gently squeeze the pistons back until they are flush with the caliper body. Remove locating pins and shims and rattle washers etc. Put new pads in place, replace caliper.

Repeat for t'other side, then pump new pads out until they touch the disc. Go for a ride and use the front brake frequently (but don't get it mad hot!) until the pads are 'bedded' to the disc.

Go to the pub and award yourself a beer for a job well done!

 

[sven]

Remember to clean the pistons before pushing them back in order to prevent dirt etc. damaging the seals

 

[tommygun]

Chap on the video recommends using copper grease on the calipers?

 

[Steptoe]

Remove caliper.

No need to remove the calipers

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Repeat for t'other side, then pump new pads out until they touch the disc.

Pump out the new pads after you've changed the first caliper, don't leave the pistons pushed back while you change the second caliper - if you do you're likely to lose fluid through the overflow with two calipers worth of fluid pushed back into the system.

 

[twig]

i read somewhere, as littleredrooster has said, push pads back very slowly so as not to introduce air into your servo pump. not sure if there is any truth in this, but worth noting.

 

[tommygun]

£104 for a set of OEM front pads from BMW!!

I know where I won't be going...

 

[Sgt Bilco]

£104 for a set of OEM front pads from BMW!!

I know where I won't be going...

Give Steptoe a go at www.gsshop.biz Great Ferodo pads at a great price

While your in there, give the inside of the caliper a good clean with brake cleaner and an old toothbrush. Bit of copperslip on the back of the pads certainly won't hurt