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Sunday, 18 February 2024 14:45

Replacing front brake pads

Right next to the discs are the brake pads. Replacing the brake pads seems more complicated than it is in practice. The cost is not either, so if there is any doubt about whether the brake pads are still good, it is advisable to replace them. My preference is for a renowned brand such as Brembo. The easiest way is to disassemble both side screens.

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The closer the steel of the blocks gets to the discs, the thinner it will beis becoming the friction material. Don't wait for the steel to touch the discs. Also install new discsis more expensive. Always replace the blocks one by one, otherwise when pushing back the next block, the first one will bepiston is pushed back and you can never get a block in between without disassembling the brake calipers.

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The new blocks are thicker and so the old block has to push the cylinder back first to make room. Push withA sturdy screwdriver pulls one of the blocks off the disc to the side. Until the thicker new blockin between.

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Lift the retaining spring and the brake pad will fall down. Catch the old block. Otherwise, this falls exactly into the cooling tunnel underneath.

GodHold the new block in place as high as possible and pull it into place under the clamping spring. In the otherBlock the same way and then step on the brake pedal to push the cylinders.Do this before you ride! Otherwise, you won't have any brakes!The new blocks should be the firstTwo hundred kilometers should be used carefully to wear on the disc. Necessity, of course, breaks the law.

 

Amenities:

  • Socket 8 and socket 19 with ratchet to disassemble the mudguards
  • Two sturdy flat-head screwdrivers
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