MG HS Brake Pads Replacement | Complete Step-by-Step Guide 🔧🚗#MGHS #MGHSBrakePads #mechanic#tips, by TASAWAR CAR MECHANIC on YouTube. 1 min 26 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 26 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Park on flat, solid ground, apply the handbrake and loosen the wheel nuts slightly before lifting. Chock the rear wheels.
Jack up the front of the car and lower it onto axle stands under the jacking points. Never work under a car held only by a jack.
Remove the wheel nuts and take off the wheel to expose the brake caliper and disc.
Unbolt the caliper guide bolts with a socket and lift the caliper off the disc. Hang it from the suspension spring with a cable tie so the brake hose is not stretched.
Pull the old pads out of the caliper bracket and note which way the wear indicator clip sits. Clean the bracket with brake cleaner and a wire brush.
Push the caliper piston back into its bore with a C-clamp or piston tool. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap first and watch for overflow.
Fit the new pads with any shims or clips in the same positions as the old ones. Apply a thin smear of brake grease to the pad ears, not the friction face.
Slide the caliper back over the disc, refit and torque the guide bolts to the MG HS spec. Refit the wheel and lower the car.
Press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm, then check the fluid level and top up if needed.
Bed in the pads with a few gentle stops from low speed before normal driving.
Tips and common mistakes
Never let the caliper hang by its brake hose, as this can damage it.
Clean and grease the caliper slide pins so the pads wear evenly.
Use a torque wrench on the caliper bolts and wheel nuts rather than guessing.
If the brake pedal feels spongy after the job, bleed the brakes or get help.
Questions
Do I need to replace the brake discs too?
Only if they are scored, below minimum thickness or badly lipped. Check the disc surface and measure thickness before deciding.
Can I do this without a torque wrench?
It is not recommended. Brake and wheel bolts need correct torque for safety, so borrow or buy one if you can.
How long until new pads feel normal?
Expect a slightly soft pedal for the first few stops. Bed them in gently over the first 100 to 200 miles.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
