How to change brake pads | Lotus Elise

In this video, I’ll show you how to replace the front brake pads on your Lotus Elise or Exige. The Lotus brakes are designed to make this a relatively easy job. Installing new brake pads is simple, but brakes are an important safety component of your car so if you aren’t sure about anything you see in this video, please stop and consult a professional. Tools and torque specs below.
Remember I’m not a professional and neither are you. You could get hurt doing this stuff. Sure, I make it look easy, but if you don’t know what you’re doing consult a pro!
Amazon affiliate links (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
Lisle brake caliper spreader tool - amzn.to/2K1Dzvt
Ferodo DS2500 brake pads for Lotus Elise - amzn.to/2W68HfE
Pliers - amzn.to/3a1Ngoh
Disc brake quiet - amzn.to/2K1Dmsb
Torque wrench - amzn.to/3gHTz1v
Tools needed:
- Pliers
- Brake caliper spreader tool
- Disc brake quiet goop
- Bleeder hose / bleeder bottle (optional)
- 17mm socket
- Torque wrench
Torque specs:
- Wheel bolts - 77 ft-lbs
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[@roberth8054]

Thanks for posting. When you are inserting the new pads and having difficulty compressing the pistons, rather than bleed the system, did you try to open the reservoir to decrease the back pressure. Opening the reservoir cap may allow you to fully compress the piston and allow new pads to be inserted.

[@AtypicalDriver]

That's a good tip and I have done that in the past, though usually when I am also bleeding the brakes already since I have the cap off in those cases. Speaking of which, I need to bleed my brakes again soon! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@123uvalax]

Link to the pads?

[@AtypicalDriver]

Ahh good point, you want the Ferodo FCP1562H - amzn.to/37et2Fc
Although this seller sent me the wrong ones initially! I guess they didn't check the box?

[@123uvalax]

@@AtypicalDriver thank you sir! I’m on my second Elise, absolutely love these cars