Rear Pad change

[Dive1082]

Hi all,

Just thinking of changing my pads for Summer.  The front are no problem but has anyone got any tips for the rear?  I haven't looked properly but please tell me that I don't have to remove the rear wheel...

[dokterdave]

You don't have to remove the rear wheel.

[Dive1082]

Cheers Dok.  I am assuming that the two bolts undo to drop the brakes down to then undo the retainers and hey presto?

[Boomer]

Loosen the retaining pins first. Then undo the 2 bolts. Much easier that way.
Whilst the caliper is off, push the pistons out a little way and clean everything with brake cleaner and a toothbrush before you push the pistons back.
If you aren't going to clean the calipers then you can change the pads without removing the caliper.
Just remove the retaining pins and spring and pull the pads.

[Dive1082]

Muchas Gracias as always guys,,,:-)

[100milesaway]

Even I can clean/replace rear pads, so that makes it a piece of p--

[Rusty]

Crikey ... Did you read that Steve .... If Geoff can do it then so can I ... Oh .. Well .. Maybe not ... Where,s that spanner ??

[Debs]

And how do you change the front ones? tempted to have a go..   

[BigAlan]

And how do you change the front ones? tempted to have a go..   

Just as easy, one 5mm Allen key, pliers and a screwdriver, unscrew the pin and pop the metal plate out, it actually falls out, using the flat blade screwdriver I simply eased the pads a fraction back into the calliper and using the pliers pulled the pad out, there are 4 each side.

I removed the pads and gave the brake lever a little squeeze and this pushed the piston out a little allowing me to clean thoroughly the seals etc.

Push the piston back in using same screwdriver and after applying copper slip to the rear of the pad push them back in, clean the metal plate and put that on and after cleaning and applying a little more copper slip to the pin and threads screw it back in.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Alan

[100milesaway]

Yep, I can do the fronts as well

[Debs]

Yep, I can do the fronts as well

 

[Lonewolf]

Nigel, I've said this before, step back from the bike with the spanner, it'll only end in tears.

[Dive1082]

Ha ha

[Lonewolf]

Ha ha

No seriously he has to get someone to help him put fuel in the bike in case he screws it up! 

[2kwacks]

 

debs.. best to loosen of the pad pins before removing the caliper then remove the pads from the caliper and before you lightly squeeze the brake lever, put a long file or similar about inch wide between both sets of pistons just in case one of the pistons is lazy coming out, that way you can stop the other piston from popping out before the lazy piston catches up don't worry if the pistons then are tight against the file, just hold the caliper in your hand and prize the pistons back using the file or similar just before the clean part of the piston, then you can use a tooth brush with wurth brake cleaner to clean the pistons and caliper, don't forget to use copper grease on the pad pins shafts and on the thread to stop them seizing in the caliper body.. also copper grease the caliper retaining bolts don't over tighten the pad pins or caliper mounting bolts just screw by hand, then use a socket and hex key till the bolt bites then just give a 1/4 turn. if you don't have a torque wrench p.s don't forget when you have refitted the calipers to squeeze the brake lever a few times " to take up the play between the pistons and pads" until the brake lever comes firm again!! before you ride the bike