Tutorial: replacing brake pads

Do not overlook the brake pads, which are essential for safety. Ignoring their level of wear can, at best, lead to damage to the brake discs, and at worst, an inability to brake properly.

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to replace the brake pads. Additional photos are numbered in the gallery.

Basic tools:

-New pads

-Cleaning / penetrating product

-Flat screwdriver

-Clamp or clamp

– hex or hex wrenches of the required size

-Textile

1)

Remove the pins (or screws) and the axle holding the pads in place (photo 1). Do not do this with a caliper in hand, it will be more difficult for you. Remove the metal protection to gain access to the overlays (photo 2).

2)

Disassemble the brake caliper by unscrewing the two bolts that secure it to the fork (photo 3). Then remove the worn out pads. The degree of their wear can be seen from the cut drawn inside (photo 4).

3)

Clean the pistons and the inside of the caliper by spraying with a sealant detergent (photo 5). Then wipe with a clean cloth to remove any residue (Photo 6).

4)

Remove the brake master cylinder cover by protecting the lathe with a rag (photo 7). This allows the pistons to move away from the caliper to assemble new, thicker pads. To move the pistons away without damaging them, use a clamp or pliers: a used block on one side, a rag on the other (photo 8). Otherwise, replace the old pads and pry with a screwdriver (photo 8 bis).

5)

Insert the new pads back into their seats, put the axle and pins in place (photo 09). Screw the caliper onto the disc and retighten the bolts, preferably with a torque wrench. You can add a little thread to it. Screw the master cylinder cap back on, taking care to keep dirt out of the container. Don't forget the metal protection (photo 10).

6)

Press the front brake lever several times to adhere the pads to the disc and restore full braking power (photo 11). Finally, do not forget that new pads are lurking everywhere, be careful in the first kilometers.

Not to do :

-Insert the dirty pistons back into the caliper. You will save 5 minutes, but most of all, you will damage the caliper seal, which can cause leakage or piston sticking.

-Don't worry about pad wear. When the lining is removed, the disc rubs against the metal, permanently damaging it. And considering the price of a pair of discs, it is better to be content with changing the pads.

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