Chazmo
fat-tire biker
- Region
- USA
- City
- Central Massachusetts
Yup, my kit will be here tomorrow and I can finish the job. I’m going to leave the seals in place as I don’t really see an easy way to get them out and replace them. Thanks, Chris.
What brake pads do I buy???
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Chazmo
fat-tire biker
- Region
- USA
- City
- Central Massachusetts
I installed one set of pads on my rear wheel today. Lots of effort prepping (removing rear wheel, removing/cleaning rotor, cleaning the caliper) and installing the new pads. But, I didn’t have to do any work on the caliper/hose/fluid… At least as far as I can tell. I’ve only spun the rear wheel to make sure it’s braking, and it appears to. Will give it a full test / bedding tomorrow after I reassemble the front caliper and fluid. Anyway, I’m using the KREMORV resin pad set (including copper and kevlar fibers, if you believe the Amazon ad).
spokewrench
Well-Known Member
- Region
- USA
Yesterday I switched from semi-metal back to the OE pads in front. With the right tools, it was my smoothest replacement yet.
I put my collapsible stool by the front wheel, set at about 12".
On a chair beside the stool I put: OE pads and spring, H5 ball-end hex key of good hard steel, spreader (just in case), pliers, #0 Phillips, and a shoestring.
pull the clip with the pliers
break the bolts loose with the short arm of the key
spin them out with the ball end
pull the caliper off the disc
pinch the pads and pull them and the spring out
pinch the OE pads and insert them with the spring
insert the screwdriver to align the holes
shove the clip in where the screwdriver was
as expected, the pads fit over the disk without spreading
snug the screws with the ball end, then back off a little so they aren't clamping the caliper tightly to the fork
with the shoestring, reach up and lash the front brake lever with a clove hitch
snug the screws with the ball end
torque them with the short end; the quality of the key lets me do it quickly by feel
release string
Check stopwatch: 6 minutes, 20 seconds.
apply the brake. No sponge.
release the brake and spin the wheel. No drag.
Ride a few yards and find no bedding is necessary.
I put my collapsible stool by the front wheel, set at about 12".
On a chair beside the stool I put: OE pads and spring, H5 ball-end hex key of good hard steel, spreader (just in case), pliers, #0 Phillips, and a shoestring.
pull the clip with the pliers
break the bolts loose with the short arm of the key
spin them out with the ball end
pull the caliper off the disc
pinch the pads and pull them and the spring out
pinch the OE pads and insert them with the spring
insert the screwdriver to align the holes
shove the clip in where the screwdriver was
as expected, the pads fit over the disk without spreading
snug the screws with the ball end, then back off a little so they aren't clamping the caliper tightly to the fork
with the shoestring, reach up and lash the front brake lever with a clove hitch
snug the screws with the ball end
torque them with the short end; the quality of the key lets me do it quickly by feel
release string
Check stopwatch: 6 minutes, 20 seconds.
apply the brake. No sponge.
release the brake and spin the wheel. No drag.
Ride a few yards and find no bedding is necessary.
