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!!
@RunBikeMike2 жыл бұрын
So happy it helped
@daveford3001 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@MarkSmith-js2pu6 ай бұрын
Might have saved sons life too
@joellee61422 ай бұрын
@@RunBikeMike so i guess you have to take the tire off to replace the pads in order to spread the pistons a bit?
@RunBikeMike2 ай бұрын
@joellee6142 yes
@MTBQandA2 жыл бұрын
Well that business card/ paper trick is a new one for me. Thanks for that lil tip!
@chillout11092 жыл бұрын
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.
@RunBikeMike2 жыл бұрын
It’s such a simple trick that you wouldn’t think it would work. But it does.
@jordyv.703 Жыл бұрын
I love this video! Very instructive, explained in such a way that one can understand this easily in both visual and audible ways!
@cg27106 ай бұрын
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.
@iainhartshorne90013 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. Was struggling to get the pistons apart. Turns out i was being too gentle. Flat head to the rescue!
@julesnfriends Жыл бұрын
Really well presented, thank you. If only all bike maintenance videos were like this. Please make some more!
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@bobdehuisbaas1 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, feel confident enough to try this myself now
@davemader1707 Жыл бұрын
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!
@USMC0311PurpleHeart5 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very sequential, clear and complete. I will do 350DS now.
@joestyczko160 Жыл бұрын
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
@dipeshkc24003 ай бұрын
it is so useful and explained in such a simple and easy way. thanks
@user-sm3bk4yb2r6 ай бұрын
Really clear and helpful video. Many thanks
@Silent_Productions Жыл бұрын
Just replaced mine. Thanks for teaching me.
@user-ik2gb1qx9h4 ай бұрын
Explained well, thanks!
@reidwagner15082 жыл бұрын
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
@xbgwright4 ай бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks!
@ToddSloanIAAN Жыл бұрын
...need to do this type of work with my bike. will look in the description below.
@phorest Жыл бұрын
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.
@manikondaravi10 ай бұрын
Very well explained.👍
@sergiolopez7204 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful. Thanks for the help
@chrisrumsey6123 Жыл бұрын
Really clear explanation - thanks
@BrianRPatersonАй бұрын
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.
@RunBikeMikeАй бұрын
Just keep the old pads in when using a screwdriver
@BrianRPatersonАй бұрын
@@RunBikeMike Good point. That'll work. I'll give it a go. Cheers
@peterlloyd106Ай бұрын
simple cool bro.
@horusgarcia1 Жыл бұрын
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?
@robalexander73489 ай бұрын
Thank you, that was helpful 👍 Au
@MtbStoat Жыл бұрын
Thank-you, mate!
@lawrencecalabro52472 жыл бұрын
Just did my first pad replacement yeh thanks for vid
@swooptorres1998 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip very helpful really appreciate itwill definitely subscribe.
@masvas12 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I like this video and will do my own brakes today.
@RunBikeMike2 жыл бұрын
Sweet!! Have fun let me know how it goes. Also checkout my how to bed in your brakes video.
@kakusei36722 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@nick377812 жыл бұрын
another pro tip is to use floating rotors to make your pads more effective and wear evenly and last longer
@sampompeo9747 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Right to the point. Simple concise instructions. What is the process you called “bed out” the brakes after new pads installed?
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Here is a video about that process How To Bed In Disc Brake Pads On A Bike kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4GuhXSgd895lc0
@carlossepulveda2769 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I have a few but they are reviews. What topics are you looking for with e-bikes.
@jackfisher1826 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid.
@AbundanceRun Жыл бұрын
Great video
@littlefrank90 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@unochild8 ай бұрын
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.
@DandyHippo3 ай бұрын
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
@koggism2 жыл бұрын
Some ery good tips to stop rubbing
@Bosanac996 ай бұрын
Is it hydraulic breaks?
@RunBikeMike6 ай бұрын
Yes
@noe616 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That is a great suggestion I might just do that.
@konaboyz1690 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@chrism9004 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hydraulic or cable brakes?
@chrism9004 Жыл бұрын
@@RunBikeMike Hydraulic
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
@chrism9004 you might have air in your line. I would try a lever bleed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoPYoXyNe7mYsLMsi=DQmCGrYHOH42IFNu
@ludjoh4 ай бұрын
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.
@ludjoh4 ай бұрын
Or maybe the outside of the pads are blue 😂
@RunBikeMike4 ай бұрын
Hmm not sure. Sounds like it might be the metal painted blue.
@billlumberge3508 Жыл бұрын
Egggcellent Smithers
@lilnikki3401 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Did you push the caliper pistons back in before installing the new pads?
@lilnikki3401 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Can you do this without taking the wheel off?
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
Yes
@jonathansealy83993 ай бұрын
Sick will try this for my worn out non existing back breaks on my carrera converted out ebike fuck paying 🤓
@Bg.martii.. Жыл бұрын
What should i use if I don’t have isopropyl alcohol?
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
Soapy water is fine
@jonathansealy8399Ай бұрын
Holts car break cleaner? Will use that instead as don't have time to order isopropy!
@Howie575 ай бұрын
But I have cable operated brakes
@BoyFromMa Жыл бұрын
I have deep hatred for all mechanical things. I'd rather just pay. I don't care how simple it is.
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
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.
@FreddieFoe13 күн бұрын
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
@peterwood263311 ай бұрын
So I squeezed the brakes with no pads inside. Popped a piston out and leaked hydraulic fluid. Back to the bike shop lol
@RunBikeMike11 ай бұрын
Oh no 😥
@rowds10 ай бұрын
why would you purposefully squeeze the brakes with no pads? very silly
@tomdarnell58714 күн бұрын
Wish me luck😅
@RunBikeMike14 күн бұрын
🤞🏻 🍀
@tomdarnell5875 күн бұрын
@@RunBikeMike worked perfectly, cheers mike👍
@sd54588 күн бұрын
Sid I'm gonna make you my wife
@rowds10 ай бұрын
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.
@DandyHippo3 ай бұрын
Yea if your pistons go back in easily. If they dont ur fukd
@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Жыл бұрын
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-_-61754 ай бұрын
It’s not that deep there just pads bro
@KarnageGaming2 ай бұрын
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_papa4 ай бұрын
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 🤦🏻♂️
@boogiedownbronx73Ай бұрын
I changed my pads and swapped the front to the back...now I have zero brake fluid in the rear and it makes noise