Removing the brake pads (example: rear wheel)
:
Brake calliper
;
Brake pads
=
Brake pad retaining pin
The description for changing the brake
pads is valid for both the front and rear
wheel.
X
If necessary, allow the components to
cool down.
X
Remove the front wheel (Y page 57)
or
X
Remove the rear wheel (Y page 58).
X
Carefully prise apart brake pads ; with
the yellow transport lock.
X
Unscrew and remove retaining pin =
with a T25 Torx wrench.
X
Pull brake pads ; up and out of brake
calliper :.
Do not operate the brake.
X
Clean brake calliper : around the pis-
tons using a soft cloth.
Installing the brake pads
G
WARNING
The retaining pin for the brake pads has a
single-use threadlock. If the retaining pin
is reused, it may come loose during the
journey. This may result in brake failure.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always replace the retaining pins with new
ones once they have been loosened. Dispose
of the used retaining pins immediately.
Installing the brake pads (example: rear wheel)
:
Brake calliper
;
Brake pads
=
Brake pad retaining pin
X
Insert brake pads ; into brake cal-
liper : with the friction surface facing
the brake disc.
X
Screw new retaining pin = into brake
calliper :.
Make sure retaining pin = passes
through the eyelets of both brake
pads ;.
X
Tighten retaining pin = to a torque of
2.5 Nm (1.84 lb-ft).
X
Install the front wheel (Y page 58)
or
X
Install the rear wheel (Y page 59).
X
Pull the brake lever several times until
the pressure point is stable.
X
Bed in brake pads ;(Y page 39).
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Removing/fitting brake pads
>> Practical advice.
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