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Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 8:08 am
by JDV
I need to replace the rear brake pads
Has anyone done this excercise ? and is there any special tools or prosedures needed?
Thanks
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:27 am
by MR2-Blue
I didn't replace the pads so far,but it looks like it's time to do so....did you change them in the meantime ? I would be interested in the cost of the pads and where you purchased them...same model: GLS from 2004.
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:13 pm
by MR2-Blue
I dropped the Pajero yesterday morning at the garage in Spartan to change the rear brake pads and could pick it up at 16:00h, properly repaired and washed...
Total cost: R 497 complete, including
R 150 for the work. For that money, I would not start trying to change the pads myself...
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:10 pm
by JDV
Hi MR2-Blue,
I agree, my closes garage is Misibishi at R1350 after which I desided to do it myself
Well, still planning within next 2 days
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:24 am
by MR2-Blue
JDV wrote:Hi MR2-Blue,
...my closes garage is Misibishi at R1350...
That's a lot, why don't you try an independent work shop. The one in Spartan (Kempton Park) I drop my Pajero for the services the last 2 years is very reliable and competent. I assume, your Pajero is out of the "motor plan" as well - otherwise you would not need to do the replacement yourself.
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:22 am
by JDV
Thanks, I stay in Durbanville, Western Cape !
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:34 am
by MR2-Blue
JDV wrote:Thanks, I stay in Durbanville, Western Cape !
In Western Cape should be independent work shops as well....
- I'm not saying you need to come to Spartan...but is a nice opportunity to see the soccer opening on Friday
. The owner of the shop doesn't like soccer and has opened all day....he's a rugby wizzard.
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:38 pm
by LowRange
What make brake pads do you guys recommend/use when not fitting at the dealers. I need to replace front and rear urgently!
Johan
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:42 am
by SimonB
LowRange wrote:What make brake pads do you guys recommend/use when not fitting at the dealers. I need to replace front and rear urgently!
Johan
Powerbrake, but they should be mated up with powerbrake disks
Re: Rear Brake pads replacement on GLX 2005
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:45 am
by CATS
Powerbrake is only available on the front for the Gen3 and the cost is very much the same as dealers for pads only. Of course you need to do the disk as well the first time so it works out somewhat dearer.
Rear at the agents is about R650 but remember that they also have shoes on the inside for the handbrake which I think is only available at the dealers. Luckily the handbrake one lasts very long.
Other than that I don't know which other reputable brands are out there.
CATS