Hey guys, i have a 380 VRX, Automatic, that i need to change the brake pads on.

I have never done this before, and i have no tools or anything to do the job. Would it be cheaper to get a workshop to do it, or buy the parts myself? I figured i would need a jack, 2 jack stands, and some socket spanners?

thats just about it, its a dead easy job. There is a bolt at the bottom of the caliper, simply undo that and the main caliper arm will swing upwards allowing access to the pads. You will also need a g-clamp to push the pistons back in to get the new brake pads in as they are obviously thicker than the old ones.

What pads did you go for?

;1087934']You'll need a G clamp and a piece of wood, and a 14 or 17mm spanner, cannot remember which.

Take brake fluid reservoir cap off.
Take wheel off.
Crack bottom bolt of brake caliper, and remove.
Crack top bolt

Swing caliper up.

Remove brake pads.
Place piece of wood over piston (or pistons) and use a G clamp over the whole caliper and SLOWLY (turn by turn) push the piston back into the caliper.
once this is done;

Insert new brake pads
Swing caliper back down
Insert bolt at bottom
Do bolts back up RFT (:P)
Wheel back on etc etc etc

I think for single piston calipers it's a tad different (well it is on a 2nd gen anyway) but thats how you do it for a twin piston setup, actually easier then the single pistons

I did Mine the other day, But I wanted the Discs Machined. Cost $66.00 for Machining of front Pads. and one hours Labour for the Mech's to get their Hands Dirty. Got a Tyre rotation and Balance while there.

This ia a cool site, it even has a Search Feature.

Or This (http://www.bendix.com.au/HowToFitBrakePads.aspx)

Cool, will have a go at it this weekend. Don't have to bleed the brake lines do i?

I think all i would need would be a socket set, and a g clamp or two, and the pads.