transit disc removal

[nigel wilde]

i need to replace the front discs on my 2001 fwd transit ca anyone help

[Mortartube]

I would suggest that you get yourself the good old Haynes manual. It will save you a fortune and show you how to do the discs. I haven't done a 2001 Transit discs, but most discs are pretty straight forward.

Jack up, wheel off (axle stands of course). Remove the brake caliper (usually two or three bolts on the inner side). Hang the caliper from the shock spring etc with wire (so you don't strain the pipe). The disc is often held on with one or two cross head screws. Undo these (usually rusted so an impact driver is handy). Fit new discs and reverse the above procedure.

You may need to push the pads in (to make way for the extra thickness of the new disc). Be careful and do not damage it if you use a lever of some sort. That's it really. Any doubts, call someone in the know.

[carfurn]

thats a little to tech for me but tell you a secreat haynes manual will talk you through step by step. whats a caliper ok if you know what thewy are.

[Mortartube]

You're right Carfurn. We seem to spend our lives assuming that everybody has a basic knowledge of something they ask about, when that's not always the case. I'll shorten my answer. Get a Haynes manual and it will easily show you how to do this. Good luck.