bingoking 268 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I haven't used the car for about a month and always make sure that the brakes are dry and warm before garaging the car after washing it or if it has been wet when the car is out for a run. As far as I can remember, the day I had it out was dry. Due an MOT tomorrow so decided to give it a run today just to make sure everything was OK before taking it to the MOT station. The car is a 2003 V8 with the original AP Racing calipers and original pads. There is still plenty of wear left on the pads and have only done 16,500 miles including 1 track day. Question is how do I release the pads? I tried moving the car but left about 12 inches of black tyre marks on the garage floor and don't want to end up with square tyres. Is there a workshop manual for my car and if so where can I get one? Regards, Brian Quote Join Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland here! and on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
redshift 32 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 First is to know if there is pressure in the brake circuits or if it is just the pads sticking to the discs? AFAIK solenoid failures in the ABS could leave the circuit pressurised. Is there a workshop manual for my car and if so where can I get one? Regards, Brian The workshop manual for the V8 does not include the braking system. There is a separate annex with those details. SJ should be able to help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 813 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Do the simple thing first, get the wheel off, tap the pads (note PADS not calliper) in the edge with a small hammer so as to shock them free if it's rust that's holding them. My rear ones are fine, don't bind or anything, unless the disc gets damp then the metal in the pads rusts onto the discs and sticks, a gentle push gets it free then it's fine and can be pushed with one hand again. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bingoking 268 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks Andy. I did the simple thing first before posting the original topic but went back to the car and tried again and this time the pads released. Phew! Regards, Brian Quote Join Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland here! and on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
kyliesmith.com 3 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Just the one bolt holding the pads in on the AP set up. Easy to acess if need be I have this problem actually on my other car after its been washed more so than this one. Quote No.23 Link to post Share on other sites
hedgerley 454 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I've got the Service and Parts Manuals Brian, both paper copy and CD-ROM. I'm just down the road of course - send me a PM if you need to peruse it any time. Most of the stuff is valid up to the 2003 MY. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bingoking 268 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks Mark. I did manage to free the brakes eventually and got the car over to MMC for MOT. Thanks for the offer which I will bear in mind. Regards, Brian Quote Join Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland here! and on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
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