Installing/Removing Disc Brake Pads
Caution: The pads and rotor must be kept clean and free from oil or
grease based contamination. Any contamination will severely
decrease the performance and life span of the brakes.
1- Holding the pad end-tab, insert the pad into the caliper
slot with its metal backing towards the piston. Make
sure the hole in the metal backing goes over the piston
pins. Repeat for second pad. When correctly inserted,
the pads will be held in place with the retainer spring,
after both pads are in place you will be able to insert the
retainer pin and screw in with a cross headed screw
driver. (There will be a left and a right hand side pad)
2- Pads can be removed by first unscrewing the retainer pin
from the caliper body, then grasping the pad end-tab,
lifting the pad clear of the piston pin and then
manoeuvring it out of the rotor slot in the caliper body.
Note there should be two pads, a retainer spring and a
retainer pin for the whole assembly.
Note: Disc brake pads are held in the caliper with a retainer
pin and spring. The only tool you will require is a cross headed
screw driver to remove the pin, the rest can be done by hand.
The pads will have a left and a right hand side, you can tell this
by the holes that will match up to accommodate the retainer
pin.
WARNING: If you are unsure about any part of the installation
process you should seek advice from a professional bike service
centre. Damage due to wrong adjustments will NOT be covered
by your warranty.
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