Tools for front brake pads

[Wullie J]

Hi there, could someone tell me what tools I need to change front pads on a 2012 model 16hdi please. Wullie

[steve valentine]

13mm spanner and something to push the pistons back, copper grease for the back of the pads and brake cleaner.

My record is is 9m50s both sides including drinking a cuppa.

[homeruk]

G clamp is quite effective to push pistons back, take off the reservoir cap before you do and keep an eye on any fluid spilling out of it

[DavethePestMan]

13mm spanner and something to push the pistons back, copper grease for the back of the pads and brake cleaner.

My record is is 9m50s both sides including drinking a cuppa.

9 minutes 50 for pads on BOTH sides? Heck, folks: I think we've just found a new service centre
Impressive....I think it'd take me that long just to get the trolly jack out of storage!

[Gadgetman]

Man, I probably spend that much time just swearing...
(There's enough room in my garage to work comfortably on ONE side at a time... Kind of sucks when I need to work on the passenger side of the car... )

Could probably manage that time on my first car, though...
(Citroën GS. Don't need to jack up that one, and the only wheel you remove is the spare)

[Wullie J]

Cheers Guys, ATB Wullie

[Wullie J]

Hi Guys, is there any special tool that I need to replace back pads and drop links on a 2012 model, thanks in advance. Wullie

[Jan Hinchliffe]

Can anyone tell me What size calliper do I need to change front brake pads on my Berlingo petrol 1.4 van 2002 reg?

[geoff]

Open the bleed nipple when pushing the pistons back - avoids issues with ABS afterwards.

[polar]

Can anyone tell me What size calliper do I need to change front brake pads on my Berlingo petrol 1.4 van 2002 reg?

Not to sure what you mean Jan?