If it looks like the left side of the image below, the brake rotor is appropriately spaced between the brake pads. While looking at the brake caliper from above, check how close the brake pads are to the brake rotor.Loosen (but don’t remove) the brake caliper mounting bolts about one quarter of a turn, just until you can wiggle the brake caliper slightly.Let some brake cable slide through the cable pinch bolt to create cable slack, then tighten the bolt. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to loosen (but not remove) the cable pinch bolt.Use needle nose pliers to carefully bend the end of the new retention/cotter pin to around a 90° angle so it cannot slide out. Replace the brake retention/cotter pin.If the caliper does not slide onto the disc easily, please refer to the article linked HERE to increase the space between the brake pads.Alternate between bolts to evenly tighten both of them, and then torque to the values listed in your Owner's Manual. Thread in the bolts and use a 5 mm Allen wrench to turn each bolt 1/4 turn, then switch to the other bolt.Refer to the picture you took before removing the caliper to ensure it is in the correct position. Slide the caliper into position so the mounting holes on the frame are aligned with the mounting points on the caliper.While pinching the pads together, slide the pads into the brake caliper, retention/cotter pin hole first.
#Rad rover parts install#
Install the brake pads into the caliper.With fingers on the outside of the pads, press them together so the two sides of pad material are touching. The hole at the top of each pad (which is where the retention/cotter pin will go) should be aligned with the top of the spring. The brake pad material should be facing each other with the metal spacer between them. While wearing protective gloves, arrange the pads into the configuration that they will be inserted into the caliper. Prepare the new brake pads for installation.Remove the old brake pads. Push the pads from the top of the caliper body and out through the bottom of the caliper.Ĭontinue to the next section to install the new brake pads.Remove the brake pad retention/cotter pin.Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the two brake caliper bolts. Remove the brake caliper from the frame.Straighten the brake pad retention/cotter pin. Use needle nose pliers to carefully unbend the pin until it is straight.Take a picture of the brake caliper in the installed position for reference later when you need to reinstall it. The brake pads are inside the brake caliper on each wheel. Get the bike ready for maintenance. Turn off the bike, remove the battery, and press the MODE or Power button to discharge any remaining power.
We recommend wearing protective gloves when working near the braking system. Oils or other lubricants can decrease braking performance.
#Rad rover parts skin#
Touching the brake rotor or brake pads with bare skin can also transfer natural oils. Do not touch the brake rotor, which has sharp edges and can cause serious injury.
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