Tony G Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 We have just bought our first Caterham, it is a 2003 120 Roadsport SV and will currently have the standard break callipers and new pads as we bought it after being worked on by Turn 7. However we are going to be taking the car on track days hence know we will be going through break pads and would like to be able change them at home. Can anyone point us in the right direction for instructions how to change the pads and what would we need to do it? Advice on where to get pads from would also be appreciated. Sorry for what fear is a question akin to 'how do I fill my washer bottle' but this is a whole new world to us. Thanks. TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 19, 2023 Member Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) Welcome. The best guide that I know on replacement and maintenance is from Alcester Racing Sevens. (This is now on the Wayback Machine.) On choice of pads I recommend searching the archives. And on where to find any parts: start with Redline for both advice and supply. Jonathan Edited October 21, 2023 by Jonathan Kay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 19, 2023 Member Share Posted October 19, 2023 And if you'd like the appropriate Assembly Guide and Owner's Handbook for your Seven please send me a Private Message with your email address. Jonathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Well done for asking! It’s what the forum is for…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 3 hours ago, ECR said: Well done for asking! It’s what the forum is for…. Absolutely this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team 700newtons Posted October 20, 2023 Leadership Team Share Posted October 20, 2023 Rob O makes good how-to videos. See this… and this; best, Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted October 20, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted October 20, 2023 Tony. If you need any help with maintenance. LADS will help and have plenty of tools for you to borrow. If you are on standard brakes I would suggest Mintex 1144 pads for the front calipers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCol Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 20/10/2023 at 04:06, ECR said: Well done for asking! It’s what the forum is for…. The only silly questions are the ones you don’t ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 19/10/2023 at 23:02, Tony G said: We have just bought our first Caterham, it is a 2003 120 Roadsport SV and will currently have the standard break callipers and new pads as we bought it after being worked on by Turn 7. However we are going to be taking the car on track days hence know we will be going through break pads and would like to be able change them at home. Can anyone point us in the right direction for instructions how to change the pads and what would we need to do it? Advice on where to get pads from would also be appreciated. Sorry for what fear is a question akin to 'how do I fill my washer bottle' but this is a whole new world to us. Thanks. TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Hi Tony am in Blackburn if you are near me, have a variety of tools and gauges if you need any, just contact to see if I have what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 On 19/10/2023 at 23:36, Jonathan Kay said: And if you'd like the appropriate Assembly Guide and Owner's Handbook for your Seven please send me a Private Message with your email address. Jonathan Thankfully Turn 7 had one and gave it to me, I must admit I was really pleased but at the moment it might as well be the instructions for a rocket! That said I am loving the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 On 20/10/2023 at 09:33, paul richards said: Tony. If you need any help with maintenance. LADS will help and have plenty of tools for you to borrow. If you are on standard brakes I would suggest Mintex 1144 pads for the front calipers. Thanks a really good point. I need to try to get to the next meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 On 21/10/2023 at 16:50, Beagler said: Hi Tony am in Blackburn if you are near me, have a variety of tools and gauges if you need any, just contact to see if I have what you need. Thanks! I am Ossy hence I am might be taking you up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) Please do. Let me know and I will see if I have got it. 😁 Have auto brake bleeder and caliper piston retracting kit. steering geometer gauges Torque Wrenches of wide ranges Grease guns Rear hub nut sockets etc. oh and kettle. Edited October 22, 2023 by Beagler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 19/10/2023 at 23:36, Jonathan Kay said: And if you'd like the appropriate Assembly Guide and Owner's Handbook for your Seven please send me a Private Message with your email address. Jonathan Thanks - thankfully Callum at Turn 7 had the assembly guide for the car which he has kindly given to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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