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How to change a 2007 - 2008 Vauxhall Meriva rear discs and pads (mobile mechanic)

So this customer called me out to change the rear disc and pads on her Vauxhall Meriva. It wasn't as straight forward as she would like!
So a list of tools.....
* You'll need to raise the vehicle with a Jack and axle stands.
* 17mm socket and a breaker bar to remove the wheels
* T30 to remove the disc retaining screw
* A 13mm and 17mm spanners to remove the caliper
* E16 to remove the carrier... you can pick these up pretty cheap from anywhere screwfix have them cheap enough..
www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-...
* Piston wind back tool.... This is my one
www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Br...
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  • @stevefinch7539
    @stevefinch75395 жыл бұрын

    neat video easy to understand also great seeing the cleaning off etc as a few dont do this or i havent seen them do it, cheers keep them flowing

  • @EllsAutoCare

    @EllsAutoCare

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Steve! Really appreciate your comment. The way I see it is.... if you don't clean them you run the risk of them jamming up and not moving freely. If your going to do it, do it properly!

  • @joecrookes5132
    @joecrookes51323 жыл бұрын

    thanks mate very helpful

  • @EllsAutoCare

    @EllsAutoCare

    3 жыл бұрын

    That you Joe, I really appreciate your kind words!

  • @joecrookes5132

    @joecrookes5132

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EllsAutoCare OK mate will check you out for future advice

  • @EllsAutoCare

    @EllsAutoCare

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joecrookes5132 feel free to follow me on Instagram @ells_auto_care you can DM any questions you might have

  • @TechnoLeaderChrome
    @TechnoLeaderChrome3 жыл бұрын

    Thx m8 now I know how to change my pads. Do I need a torque wrench for this job?

  • @EllsAutoCare

    @EllsAutoCare

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ideally yes, but you'll get way with not having one

  • @jakeoneill1913
    @jakeoneill19133 жыл бұрын

    what diameter are the brake discs?

  • @paulwarry6287
    @paulwarry62874 жыл бұрын

    How do you adjust the handbrake once the pads and discs are replaced?

  • @EllsAutoCare

    @EllsAutoCare

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul, thanks for your comment! So with rear calipers the piston is on a ratchet mechanism, when you pump the pedle like you would the fronts the piston will come out and apply the brakes. Then when you take your foot of the brake they back of slightly. That rachet mechanism is the adjuster so its done automatically every time you use the brakes or hand brake. Dose that make senses?

  • @paulwarry6287

    @paulwarry6287

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@EllsAutoCare - thanks for the reply. I read somewhere that you have to manually adjust the handbrake via some kind of mechanism under the panel inside the car between the gear lever and handbrake. If it ever gets warmer and drier I'll post an update once mine are done.

  • @EllsAutoCare

    @EllsAutoCare

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paulwarry6287 thats how to adjust the handbrake cable. If i remember correctly its under the cup holder. Take the plastic bottom out and undo the screw you should be able to lift it up enough to get to the adjuster nut