Fitting disc brake pads — learn the easy way to boost stopping power cycling
Disc brakes are becoming increasingly more common. Their pads are a bit more delicate than rim brake pads, in that they can easily be contaminated with lubes and solvents, which renders them pretty much dead. They have good wear properties, but just like rim brake pads there are certain muddy and wintry conditions which can just eat them. Don't get caught short on braking power and learn how to change your disc pads. Here's how to do it..
We're using a SRAM Rival calliper to demonstrate the process, which is the same for all SRAM hydraulic disc brakes. Shimano discs differ only in the type of retaining circlip, which is fitted externally to the very tip of the thru bolt, rather than inside the calliper body.You can't change the pads with the wheel and consequently the disc rotor still in situ. If you're taking out the rear wheel, shift the bike's rear gears so that the chain is on the smallest rear sprocket.
Make sure the pistons are fully retracted. You can just see one of the circular piston heads inside the the calliper. If you need to force the piston back, do so with care and use something made from hard plastic, rather than something metal like a screw driver blade. You're less likely to damage the piston head this way.Making sure you've orientated the new pads and spring the correct way, pinch them together and work them back into the calliper through the top slot.
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