This is really simple, the trickiest bit is getting the wheel off.
Wheel off
Hammer 2 pins backwards (catch the spring clip, noting it's orientation). Try not to damage the nice blue paint!
Gently slide caliper pistons all the way back (use a lever between old pad's friction face and disc if necessary)
Remove pads.
Refitting is the opposite of removal.
One pad will have a wear sensor cable. Remove the old cable completely, noting the routing as you unclip it all the way back to the connection box.
Once done, into the service menu and reset the CBS for the front brakes only. Too easy.
Can't properly see the benefit until I've fitted the new front pads.
There was a small window of improvement, but I think the pads have had it!
Really struggled to find any replacement pads that weren't either extortionate (m4 sport pad for example) or had too many mixed opinions (yellow stuff).
Decided to stick with stock pads. Hoping the fluid will have made a big enough difference to keep me happy.
Anyone know the correct orientation to the brake pads - I seem to be having some wired noises after installing new brake pads. Sounds as if they are loose.
Thanks
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