Cois Posted August 20, 2014 Share Noticed last night that if I try to stop, the noise coming from the disks, can be described as a cat in a tumble dryer. So chucked an extra set of pads in my backpack this am. Did a quick inspection on the pads this morning. One side seems to have no surface left on them (I did inspect the bike on Sunday to make sure that it can take the commute this week, and pads looked fine. So going to try and replace the pads in my lunch time today. But thinking of replacing the front set as well while I am at it. Any tips and advice for a first timer? I know how to replace the pads on my car and on the motorbike, but not sure on the MTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted August 20, 2014 Share Noticed last night that if I try to stop, the noise coming from the disks, can be described as a cat in a tumble dryer. So chucked an extra set of pads in my backpack this am. Did a quick inspection on the pads this morning. One side seems to have no surface left on them (I did inspect the bike on Sunday to make sure that it can take the commute this week, and pads looked fine. So going to try and replace the pads in my lunch time today. But thinking of replacing the front set as well while I am at it. Any tips and advice for a first timer? I know how to replace the pads on my car and on the motorbike, but not sure on the MTB. Its easier than a car or a motorbike. Cois, RockCoach and nonky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted August 20, 2014 Share YouTube makes it look easy. Will give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted August 20, 2014 Share Very easy. Why is the heading XTR pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted August 20, 2014 Share Noticed last night that if I try to stop, the noise coming from the disks, can be described as a cat in a tumble dryer. So chucked an extra set of pads in my backpack this am. Did a quick inspection on the pads this morning. One side seems to have no surface left on them (I did inspect the bike on Sunday to make sure that it can take the commute this week, and pads looked fine. So going to try and replace the pads in my lunch time today. But thinking of replacing the front set as well while I am at it. Any tips and advice for a first timer? I know how to replace the pads on my car and on the motorbike, but not sure on the MTB. If only one pad on one side is wearing you should try and clean around the pistons so that both can extend and retract the same amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieVlieg Posted August 20, 2014 Share My bike has done +- 3000km on one set of pads as the day I bought it. Ho long does pads last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smimby Posted August 20, 2014 Share http://lmgtfy.com/?q=change+xtr+brake+pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Just dont let any oil escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted August 20, 2014 Share 1. Whatever you do, don't pull the brake levers while the pads are out, it's an easy mistake and can cause the pistons to pop out... 2. Once you have the old pads out, use a screw driver or tool to push both pistons all the way in. 3. you might have to adjust the callipers again to ensure they are nice and center on the new pads 4. you have to bed in the new pads, build up speed, drag the brake for five or six seconds to build heat and then increase lever pressure until the bike stops. Six or seven runs will have the brakes working perfectly. 5. you might have to adjust the brake levers again for reach/point adjustments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted August 20, 2014 Share 1. Whatever you do, don't pull the brake levers while the pads are out, it's an easy mistake and can cause the pistons to pop out... 2. Once you have the old pads out, use a screw driver or tool to push both pistons all the way in. 3. you might have to adjust the callipers again to ensure they are nice and center on the new pads 4. you have to bed in the new pads, build up speed, drag the brake for five or six seconds to build heat and then increase lever pressure until the bike stops. Six or seven runs will have the brakes working perfectly. 5. you might have to adjust the brake levers again for reach/point adjustmentsThanksSeems like this is a job to do at home tonight.Meer dik bek vanaand in die Greeff Marais huis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted August 20, 2014 Share Very easy. Why is the heading XTR pads?No reason. But XTR pads looks like a bastard to replace. The others seems easy to replace. Will post a walkthrough if it is weird or funny to fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlandersZA Posted August 20, 2014 Share My bike has done +- 3000km on one set of pads as the day I bought it. Ho long does pads last?Yoh, I started to hear an ominous squeal on my front wheel under braking at about 1500km. Took the pads out for the first time and to my horror I discovered that they were worn through the pads and halfway through the backing. Back pads were down to a sliver. Thankfully the rotors seem ok and all was well after changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted August 20, 2014 Share easiest thing in the world to change... 5 minute job!! DIPSLICK and Cois 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted August 20, 2014 Share to get rid of the squeal on pads that are not worn out. file the edges down a little to make them rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted August 20, 2014 Share 1. Whatever you do, don't pull the brake levers while the pads are out, it's an easy mistake and can cause the pistons to pop out... 2. Once you have the old pads out, use a screw driver or tool to push both pistons all the way in. 3. you might have to adjust the callipers again to ensure they are nice and center on the new pads 4. you have to bed in the new pads, build up speed, drag the brake for five or six seconds to build heat and then increase lever pressure until the bike stops. Six or seven runs will have the brakes working perfectly. 5. you might have to adjust the brake levers again for reach/point adjustments Comment on step 2, I would suggest you push the piston back with the old pads still in place, this way you won't damage the piston. Hackster, JXV and floatfox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel J Méssem Posted August 20, 2014 Share No reason. But XTR pads looks like a bastard to replace.The others seems easy to replace. Will post a walkthrough if it is weird or funny to fix because of the fins? actually find the finned pads easier to replace, hold em by the fins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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