Is there a DIY for changing pads on an r56?
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No, but
I haven't seen one, but if you've ever done pads before you'll find it very straight forward. I'd done several GEN1's following OCTANEGUY's guide augmented by Haynes. When I got replacement pads for the 07 to reduce dust I felt confident to just go for it.
You can generally follow the same set of instructions....the differences you'll encounter are pretty small, the major one being you don't need the 'allen' type socket anymore as the caliber bolts have nice normal metric heads rather than the recessed allen type on GEN1. I've only done the fronts on mine, changing to a lower dust pad, but didn't encounter enuf differences to matter.....
The basic procedure is the same for most disks. Since my first experience with the DIY here on my 02, I've successfully figured out Miata, ELEMENT and my classic (with Cooper disks) without extra documentation. The one thing worth checking into tho is whether the rears need the piston turned as it is compressed like the MINI does. Some need it and some don't..... (the Honda has a little spring in the front pads which is a PITA 'til you figure it out but still not rocket science)
You can generally follow the same set of instructions....the differences you'll encounter are pretty small, the major one being you don't need the 'allen' type socket anymore as the caliber bolts have nice normal metric heads rather than the recessed allen type on GEN1. I've only done the fronts on mine, changing to a lower dust pad, but didn't encounter enuf differences to matter.....
The basic procedure is the same for most disks. Since my first experience with the DIY here on my 02, I've successfully figured out Miata, ELEMENT and my classic (with Cooper disks) without extra documentation. The one thing worth checking into tho is whether the rears need the piston turned as it is compressed like the MINI does. Some need it and some don't..... (the Honda has a little spring in the front pads which is a PITA 'til you figure it out but still not rocket science)
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