Brake Pad replacement...


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Bay area rider

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I need help guys...:surrender:

I'm changing my front brake pads this week but I am not sure how to do it.
I looked at the manual and either it doesn't say it clearly (section 4-22) or maybe I'm not grasping it properly.

Do I need to remove the calipers from the fork to change the pads?
Do I need to bleed the system first to change them?
Are the pads screwed in or just being held by a clip somewhere?

Thanks a bunch for all your feedback. :thumbup:
 
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yellowfz

Yes they have to be removed . Not the bracket just caliper .
Bleeding is not necessary , but flush at this time is advisable . Press pad cups back into caliper with C-clamp if available (can do without breaking bleed screw lose) , manual says loosen bleed screw , if you do that as long as you do not let up on cups and close off bleed screw you will not get any air back into system .
Spring clips retain them , real simple .
Service Manual page 4-16 and 4-20 shows front brake components .
You may have to pump the lever a few times to get pads set again .
 
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B

Bay area rider

New Member
yellowfz said:
Yes they have to be removed . Not the bracket just caliper .
Bleeding is not necessary , but flush at this time is advisable . Press pad cups back into caliper with C-clamp if available (can do without breaking bleed screw lose) , manual says loosen bleed screw , if you do that as long as you do not let up on cups and close off bleed screw you will not get any air back into system .
Spring clips retain them , real simple .
Service Manual page 4-16 and 4-20 shows front brake components .
You may have to pump the lever a few times to get pads set again .
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Thanks a bunch yellowfz! Really appreciate your help.
Since I'm thinking of changing brake lines might as well do them together and bleed the front brakes altogether.

I'll try to post pics later for the forum.

Thanks again!:thumbup:
 

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