Replacing a rear brake disk

[Andy P]

Hi all,

I need to replace the rear brake disk on the Firestorm. I've got the disk (Thanks to MisterP), and some tools, but never done this before.

Has anyone got some pointers or some dos and donts?

Also, anyone got a rear stand I could borrow?

Cheers,

Andy

[vbroom]

sup andy

i got a rear stand you can borrow.

i'm in dianella. pm me if you're interested

you got a torque wrench? you'll need one and a manual with torque specs for the disc bolts.
a breaker bar will also help to get the bolts off.
and also you'll need some loctite.

a milk crate is also handy to put the wheel on so you don't scratch or damage the rim/ sprocket carrier etc.

[RodR]

All the bolts on the caliper and the disc are allen head bolts so you will need a good selection of allen keys. Never used a torque wrench on mine, they just need to be tight and locktite is a good idea.
I have a firestorm manual on my PC at home if you need a copy or you could get on to Ozfirestorm and download a copy.

Cheers
Rod

[Sprint]

do: change your pads.

S.

[Andy P]

vbroom, I think I'll take you up on that offer! Is the stand collapseable (will it fit in a backpack etc.) or can I do the work at yours? I've got the torque wrench and sockets, just need the hex-key adapter piece for it. Locktite I'll have to get too.

Any other dos/donts?

[Andy P]

do: change your pads.

S.

Is this a must?

[jules_1972]

If pads have plenty friction material left on them
you dont have to change the pads....

Normally you change the pads to get a 100% new break in on different
surface (disc)...

[Sprint]

Hey Andy - my usual in-a-hurry / succinct response, sorry.

I recently changed all three disks on my 'Storm - and also took the opportunity to change the pads.
The braking performance (once the new pads wore in) improved dramatically.
Each set of two pads (i used EBC sintered) is about $65 retail.

Must you change pads? N0.

Should you?
You have undoubtedly changed disk due to either warping or deep scouring of the surface (or both!!), which in turn will have caused uneven wear on the currently fitted pad's surface.

S.