How to Replace Bike Disc Brake Pads: Sram and Shimano

[@Barncatfish]

Instructive, no fluff, good camera angles. Thanks

[@FreedomEbiker]

Changing my pads today for the first time. This is the most helpful video I've found. Thank you so much for posting this video!!

[@RunBikeMike]

So happy it helped

[@daveford3001]

I had my wheel off and my son pressed my brake lever and wrecked it - I could barely get the wheel and rotor back in! This video saved my ride! The card trick was all that I needed! I can’t thank you enough!

[@RunBikeMike]

Glad it helped!

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Might have saved sons life too

[@joellee6142]

@@RunBikeMike so i guess you have to take the tire off to replace the pads in order to spread the pistons a bit?

[@RunBikeMike]

@joellee6142 yes

[@MTBQandA]

Well that business card/ paper trick is a new one for me. Thanks for that lil tip!

[@chillout1109]

The paper/business card trick was a godsend 6:04. I was at wits end with my disc rubbing on my pads I was actually about to buy a whole new caliper unit. You just saved me a lot of money. Thank you.

[@RunBikeMike]

It’s such a simple trick that you wouldn’t think it would work. But it does.

[@jordyv.703]

I love this video! Very instructive, explained in such a way that one can understand this easily in both visual and audible ways!

[@cg2710]

New to mtb world, this was a great help. Have done many pad replacements on my dirtbike/motorcycle, so I thought a bicycle would be the same but I was wrong. Thanks to your video, I feel confident to try this on my new to me Yeti, the piston adjustment and biz card trick are game changers.

[@iainhartshorne9001]

Thanks for this. Was struggling to get the pistons apart. Turns out i was being too gentle. Flat head to the rescue!

[@julesnfriends]

Really well presented, thank you. If only all bike maintenance videos were like this. Please make some more!

[@RunBikeMike]

Thank you 😊

[@bobdehuisbaas1]

Very informative, feel confident enough to try this myself now

[@davemader1707]

Just changed mine. Very simple with the help of this vid. The paper trick is golden! I have one spot on the rotor that is still JUST rubbing the pads..Probably a slightly warped rotor? Honestly it's barely audible so I'm not to concerned...just bedded them I so I'm good to go! Great vid man. Thanks!

[@USMC0311PurpleHeart]

Thank you. Very sequential, clear and complete. I will do 350DS now.

[@joestyczko160]

Very helpful simple and quick too many people always think people are real stupid those are awesome but I like the way you only explain the important things and you get right to the point and I'm going to try it now and I'll let you know how it goes keep up the good work bye

[@dipeshkc2400]

it is so useful and explained in such a simple and easy way. thanks

[@user-sm3bk4yb2r]

Really clear and helpful video. Many thanks

[@Silent_Productions]

Just replaced mine. Thanks for teaching me.

[@user-ik2gb1qx9h]

Explained well, thanks!

[@reidwagner1508]

Never done this at all. But you explained the process very well in a logical order with I may encounter and how to solve them. I may give it a try. O bookmarked this page

[@xbgwright]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

...need to do this type of work with my bike. will look in the description below.

[@phorest]

You need to clean the outside edges of the pistons before pushing them back in [with q-tips and isopropyl alcohol]. It's not a bad idea to wipe a small amount of the mineral oil around the piston on Shimano brakes too.

[@manikondaravi]

Very well explained.👍

[@sergiolopez7204]

Great video! Very helpful. Thanks for the help

[@chrisrumsey6123]

Really clear explanation - thanks

[@BrianRPaterson]

I recommend using a plastic tyre lever to separate and push back pistons. They're softer than a screwdriver, so there's less chance of damaging a piston.

[@RunBikeMike]

Just keep the old pads in when using a screwdriver

[@BrianRPaterson]

@@RunBikeMike Good point. That'll work. I'll give it a go. Cheers

[@peterlloyd106]

simple cool bro.

[@horusgarcia1]

Do you have a list of what to do before every big ride? Do you recommend using brake cleaner to clean rotors and pads? At every big ride, I like to: 1. Clean the chain. 2. Clean the bike. 3. Inspect the bike. 4. Clean the rotors. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Pack tools and prepare riding gear. 7. Prepare food. 8. Get a good rest. Also, how many bikes should you have? I you have a Park bike, it's not good as a peddler. A hardtail and platform pedals can continue to teach you how to properly ride your bike. Finally, does a XC or road bike rework peddling muscles?

[@robalexander7348]

Thank you, that was helpful 👍 Au

[@MtbStoat]

Thank-you, mate!

[@lawrencecalabro5247]

Just did my first pad replacement yeh thanks for vid

[@swooptorres1998]

Thanks for the tip very helpful really appreciate itwill definitely subscribe.

[@masvas1]

Very cool. I like this video and will do my own brakes today.

[@RunBikeMike]

Sweet!! Have fun let me know how it goes. Also checkout my how to bed in your brakes video.

[@kakusei3672]

Thanks

[@nick37781]

another pro tip is to use floating rotors to make your pads more effective and wear evenly and last longer

[@sampompeo9747]

Great video. Right to the point. Simple concise instructions. What is the process you called “bed out” the brakes after new pads installed?

[@RunBikeMike]

Bedding the brake pads. That basically fills in any small imperfections on the rotor with the new pads. This allows you to get strong braking.

[@RunBikeMike]

Here is a video about that process How To Bed In Disc Brake Pads On A Bike kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4GuhXSgd895lc0

[@carlossepulveda2769]

Nice vídeo just what I needed it since haven’t owned a bike in a long time and things had change. By any chance don’t have any videos with ebikes? Thanks

[@RunBikeMike]

I have a few but they are reviews. What topics are you looking for with e-bikes.

[@jackfisher1826]

Thanks for the vid.

[@AbundanceRun]

Great video

[@littlefrank90]

So first time doing this today, here is some hard stuff I found: - Pistons won't be easy to push back, definitely not like in the video... - After holding the brake and tightening down the caliper screws my rotor was still NOT centered. Far from it. - A business card will not fit between the rotor and the pad. Everything is too tight and I can't find a way to make it fit properly. As a result the bike is significantly braking all the time.

[@RunBikeMike]

If your piston are hard to push back in they might be stuck. A tire lever should easily push them back in. If a business card won’t fit then the piston aren’t pushed all the way back in. If holding the brake down and tightening the caliper bolts doesn’t center it the order of the washers might not be correct. I would start by checking out why the piston won’t move all the way back in.

[@unochild]

If you can't get the business card in but the pistons are all the way in, take the wheel out, fold the business card over the rotor, then put the wheel back in - then repeat brake hold, tighten steps and remove business card. It can sometimes be tight depending on your brake pad / rotor combo.

[@DandyHippo]

I thought you have to open the box thta holds the brake fluid to get the pistons back? Not sure, gonna try now to take the wheels off cause mines are squeeling

[@koggism]

Some ery good tips to stop rubbing

[@Bosanac99]

Is it hydraulic breaks?

[@RunBikeMike]

Yes

[@noe616]

Thanks, I'm due to replace my pads. Can you make a video on how to switch to a larger diameter rotor if that's even possible. I'm a newbie to mechanical disc brakes.

[@RunBikeMike]

That is a great suggestion I might just do that.

[@konaboyz1690]

Excellent

[@chrism9004]

Hi. Great video. Very informative and easy to follow ... BUT ... after I installed my new pads, when I pull the brake lever it now touches the handlebar, i.e. there is no resistance. Why is this and what do I need to do?

[@RunBikeMike]

Hydraulic or cable brakes?

[@chrism9004]

@@RunBikeMike Hydraulic

[@RunBikeMike]

@chrism9004 you might have air in your line. I would try a lever bleed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoPYoXyNe7mYsLMsi=DQmCGrYHOH42IFNu

[@ludjoh]

Seems to be blue spacers mounted alongside brake pads on my new mtb?? Shouldn't that be removed when installing pads? I'm a newbie.

[@ludjoh]

Or maybe the outside of the pads are blue 😂

[@RunBikeMike]

Hmm not sure. Sounds like it might be the metal painted blue.

[@billlumberge3508]

Egggcellent Smithers

[@lilnikki3401]

Hey so I ordered some new break pads last week and figured it would be a easy fix. I don't know if I ordered the wrong size? Is there sizes? But long story short it didn't fit well and I even tried sanding them down a bit. It looked just like the other ones though? I need to be back on the road by Wednesday morning!

[@RunBikeMike]

Did you push the caliper pistons back in before installing the new pads?

[@lilnikki3401]

@@RunBikeMike I found out I did not, I got them now. Happy I wont be walking to work today. My brakes have been shot for months now. The front one was so worn down I completely cracked one of the pads and my caliper became my brake smh.

[@mootje3457]

Can you do this without taking the wheel off?

[@RunBikeMike]

Yes

[@jonathansealy8399]

Sick will try this for my worn out non existing back breaks on my carrera converted out ebike fuck paying 🤓

[@Bg.martii..]

What should i use if I don’t have isopropyl alcohol?

[@RunBikeMike]

Soapy water is fine

[@jonathansealy8399]

Holts car break cleaner? Will use that instead as don't have time to order isopropy!

[@Howie57]

But I have cable operated brakes

[@BoyFromMa]

I have deep hatred for all mechanical things. I'd rather just pay. I don't care how simple it is.

[@RunBikeMike]

Fair enough. I say if you know your limits then stick to them and let someone else handle it for you. Most people don’t know how to do that. So much respect.

[@FreddieFoe]

Bought i bike, it had bad brakes. Had to google shimano hydraulic brakes. A few weeks later the oil and equipment arrives by mail. Filk it up with som oil, according to the youtube video... still no good brakes. Now im here. Had the bike for a few months, ordering brake pads. The summer is over anyway. Maby next year i will be riding my bike. ..everything was better before

[@peterwood2633]

So I squeezed the brakes with no pads inside. Popped a piston out and leaked hydraulic fluid. Back to the bike shop lol

[@RunBikeMike]

Oh no 😥

[@rowds]

why would you purposefully squeeze the brakes with no pads? very silly

[@tomdarnell587]

Wish me luck😅

[@RunBikeMike]

🤞🏻 🍀

[@tomdarnell587]

@@RunBikeMike worked perfectly, cheers mike👍

[@sd5458]

Sid I'm gonna make you my wife

[@rowds]

This is the easiest thing to do I can't imagine anyone taking their bike in to ..change the pads lol. Do people just make it out to be harder than it is? I've done all my own maintenence. Cut a new fork down to size, fitted it in my bike. Change brake pads, installed dropper post, flushed the hydraulic brake lines, cut a new chain to size...this stuff is simple.

[@DandyHippo]

Yea if your pistons go back in easily. If they dont ur fukd

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

NONSENSE! you DONT NEED to replace them!! If there is still is brake pad left -it's a wastefull to throw away good pads! Not everybody is american and lives like there is no tommorow.

[@verxcy-_-6175]

It’s not that deep there just pads bro

[@KarnageGaming]

depends what your riding. if its merely a commute u could go lower. but if your doing trails and thibgs that depend on your brakes. i dont think id want worn down pads.

[@arash_misses_papa]

I just bleeded my brakes didn’t replace my brake pads before bleeding I put new brake pads after and now I need to start all over with bleeding brakes for left front rear my brakes are loose again have no grip 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@boogiedownbronx73]

I changed my pads and swapped the front to the back...now I have zero brake fluid in the rear and it makes noise