Roland HD1 pedal dismantle and so far best fix!

[@joelschonewille8787]

My god, this actually worked. I'm not the most technical of people but I followed the instructions and I have my kit back. Thanks Viorel!

[@viocaia]

Glad to help!

[@aviduke]

Your are excellent and explaining in a clear and methodical way. A real teacher

[@viocaia]

ei..too much! But thanks!!!!

[@michaelkallman4368]

Really nice instruction of how to disassemble down to rubber detail and keep up with the order of screws involved and consequently how to assemble when done. I'm sure the method of treating the tired rubber part works as well but in my case I bought some new spare ones. Anyhow, this is the best instruction of how to deal with the task to replace them. Very good Sir :)

[@viocaia]

Thank you too for appreciation.😁

[@kevinsargent3780]

Thanks so much. This is very well demonstrated, and the bolt upgrade is a smart idea. Looking forward to enjoying the HD1 again.

[@viocaia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vdweghp]

I'll be doing both pedals coming Christmas holidays... I DID the bassdrum in the past, but without the cuts, I needs redoing, and the hihat needs it as well.... I have read however that you should not use vaseline, but glycerine

[@viocaia]

Nice to know about glycerine...

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

A friend asked me to change the ´broken sensor it their HD-1 pedal. As you just proved.. 90% of Electric problems have a Mechanical Solution!! Let you know how i get on.... Thanks for the tips. The Kid will be happy.. but maybe not His mother.. x Cheers from Madrid.

[@viocaia]

Don't let the talent waste! Glad to help and let us know how it goes.Tell mother to be proud..is not easy to be a drummer!

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

@@viocaia I first sent them your video - suggested they try to fix it themselves and save the repair money towards a proper drumkit ;) I spent EVERY weekend morning from age 8 armed with tools or under my dads old cars I had to EARN my Guitar lessons! Was preferable to church. I have a photo of me age 9 changing the valves on an old Merc !!

[@viocaia]

@@DANWRIGHTITIS I believe our nature..or God, make us to be useful! We have to use The Time in a proper way! So I think a non-hobbiest of any kind...cars, electronics, music, literature..arts in general..cooking and why not drinking..is living an empty life.How can you live without the happiness and satisfaction of your own makings ! BTW, here we have a say '' you don't learn skills, you should still them!'' Nice meeting people like you! Good luck!

[@tonyl9085]

Thank you so much I can enjoy my drum kit again! You are amaaaaaazing!

[@viocaia]

Rock on!

[@viocaia]

Hey Tony! Give me a hand and subscribe! Thanks!

[@tonyl9085]

@@viocaia I thought I did already, my apologies. Here it comes!

[@viocaia]

@@tonyl9085 Thanks!

[@paliki]

did It!! works!! Thanks for the video!

[@viocaia]

You're welcome!

[@keithreynolds]

My HD-1 drums fixed today… thanks for the help. But how long before the rubber parts split I wonder! K (:

[@viocaia]

I don't know how long will take until split apart..so far nobody complain...but glad it's working!

[@aliolgun899]

hello what are the characteristics of the oil you are using? Can I use grease?

[@viocaia]

Yes, you may use grease.Be careful with the cuts, no to deep but enough to let the piece bend easily.

[@aliolgun899]

@@viocaia thank you so much. You have created a very useful content. Greetings from Turkey

[@viocaia]

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[@stevenkuijpers6617]

What if this method didn't work? Is it possible that my sensor itself is broken? If yes how do i fix that?

[@viocaia]

Look here jonbondy.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/fixing-the-roland-hd-1-kick-pedal/

[@stevenkuijpers6617]

@@viocaia thanks lot man, i'll look into it!

[@ElodieLemaitre]

Perfect ! It works again ! Thank you 🥹

[@viocaia]

Thank you too!

[@AbelsBrotherCain]

I've seen a few different fixes for this. Roland can't seem to solve the issue years and years later. I wonder if making the sensor mount just a little higher would solve the issue. Has anyone tried doing that?

[@viocaia]

Let's wait..anyone?

[@Eucsneto]

Thanks so much... I will try that this week before to buy a new rubber.

[@viocaia]

Glad to help

[@emmanuelcolomby3622]

Thanks for your good advice, it's very nice

[@viocaia]

Thank you too!

[@mareva_dizznee]

Thanks to you, it works like a new drums ! 😁

[@viocaia]

Nice!

[@imrevass5556]

Magyarul nincs?

[@viocaia]

Nincs magyaro 🙂

[@MrDarioni]

I took my rubber upside down and pedal is working very nice now.

[@viocaia]

Good to know!

[@MrDarioni]

@@viocaia Im not shure how will efect to senzor,,, i hope ill be fine....

[@viocaia]

@@MrDarioni I don\t have the pedal anymore but looks like you can't flip it , doesn't feel like the shape is proper, but you may try and let us know about results!

[@MrDarioni]

@@viocaia i cant put a picture here, but its working....

[@MrDarioni]

well.... i have open close hihat control.... but i got only open and only closed cimbal... shape is problem, you were right.. Il try your way....

[@nelsondasilvaandrade3374]

Meu sensor não estar pegando o que eu faço

[@viocaia]

Talvez não seja flexível o suficiente ou a uma grande distância do sensor ... existe algum som?

[@caqueto3347]

very smart solution :-)

[@viocaia]

It's ok, thanks!

[@TheAshleyJones]

Worked for me. Thanks!

[@viocaia]

Glad to hear that! Don't forget to use grease again once in a while, it keeps the rubber elastic.

[@philipspencer7059]

worked for me

[@viocaia]

Nice!

[@NICKDRUGSTORE]

Awesome! That’s fixed it! Thanks for the video, the beers on me if you can find me… 👍

[@viocaia]

Who knows..it's small world! Glad it's working! Cheers!

[@issinhoSJN]

It is impossible to open this pedal without breaking the plastic pin that holds the trigger sleeve. The engineer who did this will burn the eternal fire. So there are these weird bolts and nuts to the original there. To fix this designer's mistake. I broke my two pedals for that.

[@viocaia]

Exactly what I said, It's a kind of ''no fix'' design..buy a new one.But, it can be done with a little skills and ingenuity.

[@issinhoSJN]

@@viocaia Thanks for sharing!

[@viocaia]

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[@yannbailly6125]

En cas de problème de volume sur le FD8, avant de toucher à cette pièce (marteau), essayez l'aménagement suivant, simple et très peu coûteux: @

[@viocaia]

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[@Yes-gz9qs]

No need to damage the rubber at all. Simple fix....Boil the rubber bit in water for 15 min then add oil and boil for another 5 min and presto,good as new.

[@viocaia]

Turns back stiff after..it's just bad quality stuff..

[@viocaia]

Please help me with subscribe! thanks!

[@wboy30]

Thanks, it's perfect. Maybe something squishy. I have put silicone grease on it after boiling it. I guess it will get tougher in time.

[@Yes-gz9qs]

@@wboy30 unfortunately it goes hard again after a period of time. I ended up doing what this guy shows in the video. It works permanently. Cheers

[@wboy30]

@@Yes-gz9qs Ok, thanks

[@MrBelenofonte]

No necesary to cut the rubber, mix 200 ml oil with 3, 4 ml of alcohol, put the rubberinto the mix in a botle during 30 40 min with some of hot aplied to the mix and put over a radiator temperature or some hot and the rubber recover the flexibility anothe time

[@viocaia]

Good idea, thanks for sharing.

[@gustavsund6448]

but still dry upp after a while.

[@viocaia]

@@gustavsund6448 of course, grease again..and again

[@viocaia]

@@gustavsund6448 Hey Gustav! You may try some other recipes from people commented to this video

[@toyvers]

The heat from a hair dryer resolves more easily, causing the molecules to return to their natural state and the rubber will be flexible again, without damaging the integrity of the piece.

[@viocaia]

Good idea!

[@chocobloc7765]

I tried your hair dryer tip (5-7 seconds) and my rubber pad literally melted. It's now a sticky piece of gunk, irreparable.