TrackGuy Posted October 18, 2013 Share Hi guys Was servicing my bike today and stupid me finish up everything and I flipped the bike over and in this action I pulled the front brake level without the wheel being in. Now I would like to know from you guys, how can I fix this problem now? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted October 18, 2013 Share Are the pads too close to the rotor now? Take out the wheel, remove the pads, use something to carefully press the pistons back in place, insert pads and away you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted October 18, 2013 Share I'd leave the pads in and use 2 wide flat screw drives wedged in to lever the pads open. Clean the screwdrivers with meths or what not before using them so the pads don't get contaminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted October 18, 2013 Share with the car I used G clamps to push the pistons back when replacing pads and then top up the brake fluid level after some spilt out. do you do the same with the bike, guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackGuy Posted October 18, 2013 Share Yeah the pads are a bit too close now. I will try this out tomorrow and get back to you guys. Thanks for the replies. Edited October 18, 2013 by Ruan de Lange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Take pads out and use your tyre lever to push the pistons back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackGuy Posted October 19, 2013 Share Awesome thanks guys, it worked like a charm. I am a DIY type of guy, so I am still learning all about the trade. Thanks a million guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted October 19, 2013 Share Awesome thanks guys, it worked like a charm. I am a DIY type of guy, so I am still learning all about the trade. Thanks a million guys!Everyone starts somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Cool man! Happy riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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