Changing brake pads

oc_pl

I need to change the brake pads on my 2006 santa fe (new shape) is this a difficult job i.e. could a novice do it.

Tigger

if you have to ask then you probably shouldnt
but its quite easy

00833827

I did mine for first time recently - 05 Avensis front and rear pads - in my opinion, i thought the hardest part of the job was removing the wheels.

My advise, do some research and give it a try.

Front or rear?

oc_pl

00833827 wrote: »

I did mine for first time recently - 05 Avensis front and rear pads - in my opinion, i thought the hardest part of the job was removing the wheels.

My advise, do some research and give it a try.

Front or rear?

Rear

00833827

have they electronic handbrake?

oc_pl

00833827 wrote: »

have they electronic handbrake?

No

RustyNut

Have a look at this and see what you think yourself.

Loads more vids on youtube

StompToWork

OP, I would say that this job is within the reach of a novice. The only thing I would recommend is that the Santa Fe is a pretty big auld bus. Invest in some axle stands, and supplement your jack with them. I wouldn't like the jack being the only thing supporting the weight of the car for the length of time that it would take to do the job, considering , as well, it's your first time doing it, so it could take a while.

If you ca, I would also recommend getting your hands on a copy of the Haynes manual for your car (I assume Haynes have the Santa Fe in their library?) . If you can follow the instructions and figures in that, you should be confident enough to take on the job.

cletus

I'd second the axle stand idea, never get under a car with just the jack.

OP, theres a first time for every job on your car, but the only thing that might increase the cost, if not the difficulty, would be whether the rear brake calipers require a wind back tool. Maybe somebody else on the site has first hand knowledge

Other than that I say go for it

oc_pl

Thanks for the help guys. I'll invest in the jacks stands and the haynes manual if i can get my hands on one.

Muckie

Give your self plenty of time. Youtube is great for tips.

Have a helper(monkey) on hand for pushing the brake pedal makin

cups of tea.

00833827

OP - did you manage to give this a go at the weekend?

oc_pl

I didn't try to fix as I think it may be something else rather than the squeal bar on the brake pads, as the squeaking was still there on rotation of the wheel and not under braking.

run_Forrest_run

good to see this thread, I've just dropped my car off with a mechanic to replace all pads but between the hassle of getting the car there and pushing him for a time of when he will actually be finished the work (I dropped the car in at 9am and he says he'll do his best to have it done by just after lunch:mad:).

I'm beginning to feel like a wimp for not having a go at it myself.
My main fear is doing damage the piston or master cylinder when pushing the piston back to accommodate the new pads...see, but seriously, I don't really know what I'm talking about:o