Removing disc brakes

**Joined:** Mon Jan 10, 2005 8:40 pm **Posts:** 9

Can anyone tell me if it's easy to remove the front disc brakes off my '97 323f?

**Joined:** Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:58 pm **Posts:** 31

i got a v6 and changed the discs just last weekend if you take off the wheel, the caliper, and the bit that holds the pads on, and hey presto off comes the disc!!
Easy as Pie!!

**Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:59 am

Should be an easy job, the disc isn't fixed to the hub (or at least mine wasn't), just remove the two caliper bolts (the ones with the rubber surrounds) suspend the caliper by some string from the spring, so as not to put strain on the brake lines, you might need to gently force the pads back into the caliper before removal (if you dont take them out first) and you will certainly need to afterwards.
The best method is a G clamp and some wood on the piston, gently force it back, and make sure you take the top off the fluid reservoir to release the pressure.
one the caliper is off and suspended, the disc should come off, simply replace with the new one and put the new pads in (making sure the pins go back in securely otherwise they may rattle and become loose)
Put the caliper back on, grease the caliper bolts slightly to make them easier to fit, give the whole lot a spray of disc cleaner, to get rid of any grease or oil on either the pads or the new disc, some discs come with a thin sheen of oil to protect, then put the wheel back on, then enjoy the feeling of not having to ask a dealer to do this for you and save loads of cash.

Nick

**Joined:** Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:40 pm **Posts:** 187

hia, i am going to be doing my brakes in a couple of months, i am assuming that it is the same procedure for replacing the rear disk brakes on the v6 as well?

**Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2005 1:56 pm

Not sure, my 1.5 has drums. From what i remember with a rear disc'd saab, the proceedure is similar, except that as the hand brake operates on the rear, you have to either wind the pads back using an allen key, till the caliper comes away, or they may have some other method.
Either way, the handbrake will have to be re-set after replacing the disc at each caliper.
maybe someone with a V6 might be able to assist.

**Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:11 pm

There is a post covering it somewhere, but yes, there's a bolt or nut to turn to release something

Sorry for being vague - but at least you wont just try forcing the pads!

Mark

**Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:32 pm

try [url]http://www.maz323f.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php4?t=1338[/url] ...

**Joined:** Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:40 pm **Posts:** 187

i remember now, i think smotter put something on about that.

smooter - was it you???

**Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:33 pm

And who are you callong "Smooter" ???

:wink:

**Joined:** Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:40 pm **Posts:** 187

sorry mate, trying to type and listen to the cricket at the same time!!!

whos calling, callong, who?

:wink:

**Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:47 pm

Oops - he who laffs liffs loffs ... oh b******s. You watching the SA vs England match ? They're holding it just up the road from where I live. That really sucks, 'cause it means it will take me twice as long to get home tonight !!!

:evil:

And it's confusing 'cause I'm never really sure who to support when SA plays UK ...

**Joined:** Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:40 pm **Posts:** 187

listening to it on the radio in my office whilst supposidly working!

watched the others but will have to listen to this one.

support the wining team, England!!!

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