A lot of preparation and work went into this video to show the wide variety of designs and types of brakes and pads. Thanks for taking the time to create these videos.
Great video, in fact they are all very good and useful. I changed the pads on a Shimano, wheel is back on, but the handle is now very soft. While I cleaned the calliper, some oil leaked. Is the handle soft because of missing oil?
Good mechanics in my city are very scarse. Many just don't have the dedication as if it were their own bike. I've decided to learn how to maintain my bike. This channel is the best one to do that.
Thank you, folks. The local bike shop is so backed up during the Coronavirus lockdown that it was going to be a month to get new pads done on my bike. I bought the parts from them and used this video as a reference, along with the video about adjusting the alignment of the caliper. Brakes are good as new, and no more rub!
20 years with no over spray and now I'm the guy at the start of the video. I found Park Tool while watching GMBN and appreciate you both for building confidence in riders of all skill levels. You have my trust and support Thanks!
I just want to thank you guys for saving me £25 plus labour. 👍🏻👍🏻 I know it isn’t a fortune, but it opened my eyes for how easily you can get scammed. I went to the bike shop because my brakes didn’t work at all, all of a sudden after switching front and rear brake cable (I’m Danish, and don’t like the British setup with the rear brake on left brake handle). The gentleman there said that my brake pads had gone missing, which I found dubious but okay. He also said that he would probably have to fit a new brake calibre system, all in all £25 plus labour. I decided to have a check online to see if I could change the pads myself, and after taking the brake apart according to this video, I realised that not only were the pads still present, but they were also well within limits, and all I needed was adjusting which took 30 seconds. Great work guys, I’ve subscribed and will definitely watch more of your stuff.
Thks a lot Park Tool! My 1st ever removal/installation of pads on my hydros was successful mainly due to watching this! Keep up the useful and good work with these really excellent videos!
Came here to say this. First time changing pads on, not only a disc bike, but a hydraulic disc bike. Thanks to this video, it was a walk in the park. Much appreciated.
VERY helpful! I replaced my old brake pads and rotors today. I went to my local bike shop and had them help me purchase the correct pads. They offered to change the pads for me, but I wanted to learn how to do this for myself. The rotors were easy, and your video took the mystery out of changing the pads.
What a wonderful video. Very informative, great edits, showed multiple examples. No unimportant fluff. I wish everyone made videos like you!!! Thx so much
More expensive than many other equivalent tools, but you get precision and longevity. Not up to speed on disc brake system maintenance, as important as it is. Your video though, certainly filled in a few gaps. Many thanks.
That's a good instructional video. I did go to a local bike shop to have the hydraulic pads checked. It turned out that the screw that had to be removed couldn't be removed. It was stuck in there. The only way to fix this, was that the hydraulic brake caliper itself had to be replaced. With new pads included in here. If I would keep riding more it would damage the rotor of the rear wheel on my E-bike. I was just in time. I was riding with this for 2500km. And noticed that the rear brake on my E-bike didn't work the way I like it. I had the hydraulic brakeline from the rear brake filled with mineral oil (the oil in use on bike) but, that didn't help. Replacing the caliper and pads included was the best way to get it done. Now my brakes work as suposed.
You guys are absolutely AMAZING, THE BEST. I LOVE YOU. Im kinda newbie and dumb about bikes and such. Especially whole brake system was kinda hard to understand for me, but i wanted to fix myself. I was reading some articles etc, few videos and it didnt help me at all.But every each one of your videos is so well made, nicely and easy explained.. Only thank to your videos, i got it all now. I fixed everything i needed. Simple, easy and compared to some services very cheap. Thanks so much. Amazing job, good luck fellas.
Thanks for the video n going thru all the different models. Mine was the retaining pin. Removed the pads..clean w alcohol, sand down to even the pad...squeaky sound all gone! So irritating to brake w the squeak. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your video. I just recieved a new ebike but the brakes were not set up even though they were supposed to be. your video just saved the day so thanks again.
thank you so much for this video. i was riding the hills in san francisco this morning and lost my rear brakes. hahaha that was a stressful time just going downhill. once i got home i got pads and watched this video. All is good now and those old pads were just an accident waiting to happen!
you guys are the best with these vids, i have also been impressed with srams service manuals and documents web site as so frellin useful, you know i cant find a shimano service and manual page such as srams or park tool, so these park tool service and repairs are frellin fantastic. Big thank you to all at park tool, dont even get me started on uberman kelvin....the god of bike diagnostics and repair, lol.
This is as good a how-to-do-it video as I have ever seen. Extremely clear video; extremely effective narration/presentation. Thanks for this quality information. Now let's see.....what additional tools do I need to buy now!? ;-)
Yep. I'm probably the least mechanically inclined person I know and I swapped my front and back brakes with no problems from this video. Thanks a ton. Next time I know that the answer to screeching brakes isn't oil... (First bike)
I appreciate this video. I have a cannonade, and do I really need to disengage the wheel before I get access to the brake pad and replace it? Please help.
Thank you so much for this video! I have a electric bike with disc brakes and they are both going. I think my rear brakes are completely worn out because it's not stopping.
Lessons learned: 4:18 - Retract the piston calipers before removing the brake pads. Some configurations don't really produce a lever big enough for you to push them in with the tool. But if you removed them before, just put the old brake pads in between the tool and caliper to make a sandwich and push the caliper back into open position.
I have the brake pad mentioned last.....The one which is rectangular and needs to be pulled....I try to pull it but it just won't come out....I apply as much force I think is necessary to NOT break it....Am I missing something or should I go all out and just Yank it out?
Im sure you have checked a few times but check once more for a fixing bolt that holds the pads in. It would be on the top, but may be recessed or hidden from sight. If you do have the clip in style then a slight inward angle helps quite a bit. it can also help to push from the top with a flat tip as you are pulling from the bottom. I hope this helps.
@@parktool Hey Thanks a lot for you suggestion but in the end i had to take the whole brake apart to remove the pads.....There was no bolt above securing them...They just won't come out... Anyways I put in new ones and put it all back together....Your Adjustment Video Helped Thanks a lot!😄
I have a question I have an older Cannondale but I love it. I want to do a disc brake install. However I live in South Florida there is a lot of sand . Is it worth it and how will they hold up to sand?
I disassembled my brake caliper and found that one of my pad was missing a small magnet attached to it (they are removable). The caliper seems to be made by Joytech and model is MDS5, but I cannot find any information or video on that specific part. I'm also unable to find any replacement parts. Have you ever experienced that and how do I fix my brake? It keep jamming when I push the brake, because the pad doesn't return into it's position.
thanks bro i rreally appreciate your job you helped me so much i didnt want to go to a bike service so i was looking for any video to fix my bike and you saved me ❤❤❤
Hi, I replaced my shimano brake pads (B01S Resin) and at 7:30 you say to pump the pistons and pads back to the working position... in fact my brakes now are "loose" I mean when I break, the disc isn't stopped strongly enough. I don't think I need to do the bleeding. Need just some basic help to adjust brakes, didn't find it in your channel. Should be basic stuff I know but I forgot how to do it or the proper terminology to find the result in youtube, can you help? Thank you,
Great video, i wonder if too much breakfluid can lead to rubbing brake pads. In my case the pads are well centered and cleaned, but as soon as I pedal hard or the breaks get hot when going downhill they start to rub. I am Riding a specialized venge with ultegra 8070 di2.
Thank you for this informative and well presented video. It was great to find this video and be able to get all the useful information I needed to successfully change brake pads.
great content and tools quick question on this video. Isn't there a process to scrub the pads after installation? I have read that once installed rather than hit the trail you should take a few straight forward runs and apply the brakes aggressively to scrub residue and seat them properly with the disk.
Hi there. Purchased a 2nd hand Carrera hybrid bike and my pads needs replacing. This video will help me a lot. Need to see the mechanical calipers alignment. Thanks. Ps: Just liked and subscribed. Take care.
Fantastic video. Detailed, clear and great visual details throughout. *Can you provide some advice... I'm installing hydraulic disc brake pads for the first time. I removed the old pads just fine. I'm unable to compress the pistons all the way in. They go in part-way then slowly creep back out. When I put the pads in, there is no gap between them. I was able to spread them apart enough to fit them over the disc. However, both pads rub hard against the disc so the wheel hardly turns. There's no free play like there was before. The brake lever doesn't have any free play either. Why aren't I able to compress the pistons all the way and have them stay? In your video, the pistons stay all the way in. For reference, these are Tektro Auriga e-Comp brakes. Thanks in advance.
I have a mechanical disc brake that uses a magnet, but no retaining pin or spring attached in the pads. In 2 years of riding a bike, i encountered this problem for the first time, where my brakepad is falling when applying a slightly to moderate pressure on my front brake. I already did checking my pads and the spring of my caliper and they are in good condition. Is it possible that the magnet that is holding the pad is the culprit?
Thanks @Park Tool! I'd love to meet your instructional designer, the videos are a blast! I have a question about pushing the calipers back - whenever I push one back, the other one comes out. No matter how much strength I put into it, I can't push both of them back. Does it mean there's too much braking fluid and I should let some out?
A lot of preparation and work went into this video to show the wide variety of designs and types of brakes and pads. Thanks for taking the time to create these videos.
Yes. This video very clear and extremely well produced... public information UA-cam at its best.
And your explanation is exactly why I’m sticking with rim breaks. This is way too complicated.
@@salmonella508 u mean v brakes?
Great video, in fact they are all very good and useful. I changed the pads on a Shimano, wheel is back on, but the handle is now very soft. While I cleaned the calliper, some oil leaked. Is the handle soft because of missing oil?
@@salmonella508 LOL!!! I had no idea what I was getting into when I got disc brakes.
Good mechanics in my city are very scarse. Many just don't have the dedication as if it were their own bike. I've decided to learn how to maintain my bike. This channel is the best one to do that.
I love how you explain it well and you have more than one example
Every example except mine
@@pauljones2389 f
Bike industry is crap as the complex fools have 101 designs for brakes ...!make one format !
Thank you, folks. The local bike shop is so backed up during the Coronavirus lockdown that it was going to be a month to get new pads done on my bike. I bought the parts from them and used this video as a reference, along with the video about adjusting the alignment of the caliper. Brakes are good as new, and no more rub!
Best video i've found on how to replace/ fix/ tighten/ untighten bike disc brakes. Else, i wouldn't have been able to repair my bike alone.
This technician guy is the best of the West. Professional.
20 years with no over spray and now I'm the guy at the start of the video. I found Park Tool while watching GMBN and appreciate you both for building confidence in riders of all skill levels. You have my trust and support Thanks!
Showing different pads and pins shows careful planning and desire to teach.Thank you.
I just want to thank you guys for saving me £25 plus labour. 👍🏻👍🏻
I know it isn’t a fortune, but it opened my eyes for how easily you can get scammed.
I went to the bike shop because my brakes didn’t work at all, all of a sudden after switching front and rear brake cable (I’m Danish, and don’t like the British setup with the rear brake on left brake handle).
The gentleman there said that my brake pads had gone missing, which I found dubious but okay. He also said that he would probably
have to fit a new brake calibre system, all in all £25 plus labour. I decided to have a check online to see if I could change the pads myself, and after taking the brake apart according to this video, I realised that not only were the pads still present, but they were also well within limits, and all I needed was adjusting which took 30 seconds.
Great work guys, I’ve subscribed and will definitely watch more of your stuff.
In the process of restoring an old bike as a beginner.
This will really come in handy for my squeaky brakes.
The best maintenance video all over internet!
Your slow yet precise movements are what makes your video flawless. Brilliant editing also. 👍👍
thank god guys for not putting a ton of introdution or talking, i liked this video!
Thks a lot Park Tool! My 1st ever removal/installation of pads on my hydros was successful mainly due to watching this! Keep up the useful and good work with these really excellent videos!
Came here to say this. First time changing pads on, not only a disc bike, but a hydraulic disc bike. Thanks to this video, it was a walk in the park.
Much appreciated.
Thank you for this clear and thorough overview of the process. The close up views are much appreciated!
VERY helpful! I replaced my old brake pads and rotors today. I went to my local bike shop and had them help me purchase the correct pads. They offered to change the pads for me, but I wanted to learn how to do this for myself. The rotors were easy, and your video took the mystery out of changing the pads.
What a wonderful video. Very informative, great edits, showed multiple examples. No unimportant fluff. I wish everyone made videos like you!!! Thx so much
More expensive than many other equivalent tools, but you get precision and longevity.
Not up to speed on disc brake system maintenance, as important as it is.
Your video though, certainly filled in a few gaps.
Many thanks.
thank you and everyone who makes videos like this for bikes cars etc
Very clear. Nice that you have showed several different pads. Nice job.
Time to look into my wifes mtb brakes, confident I’ll manage to replace the pads she’s been complaining about with help of this throrough video!
That's a good instructional video.
I did go to a local bike shop to have the hydraulic pads checked.
It turned out that the screw that had to be removed couldn't be removed. It was stuck in there.
The only way to fix this, was that the hydraulic brake caliper itself had to be replaced. With new pads included in here.
If I would keep riding more it would damage the rotor of the rear wheel on my E-bike. I was just in time.
I was riding with this for 2500km. And noticed that the rear brake on my E-bike didn't work the way I like it.
I had the hydraulic brakeline from the rear brake filled with mineral oil (the oil in use on bike) but, that didn't help.
Replacing the caliper and pads included was the best way to get it done. Now my brakes work as suposed.
You guys are absolutely AMAZING, THE BEST. I LOVE YOU. Im kinda newbie and dumb about bikes and such. Especially whole brake system was kinda hard to understand for me, but i wanted to fix myself. I was reading some articles etc, few videos and it didnt help me at all.But every each one of your videos is so well made, nicely and easy explained.. Only thank to your videos, i got it all now. I fixed everything i needed. Simple, easy and compared to some services very cheap. Thanks so much. Amazing job, good luck fellas.
Revamping my son’s downhill bike & these videos are awesome.
Best and should be only bike information/help channel on the internet :) I'm very happy. Thank you Park Tool!!!
One of the most comprehensive video I ever watched, this man is good ❤
Thanks for the video n going thru all the different models. Mine was the retaining pin. Removed the pads..clean w alcohol, sand down to even the pad...squeaky sound all gone! So irritating to brake w the squeak. Thanks!
Yet another excellent ParkTool video! Thanks!
Thank you so much for your video. I just recieved a new ebike but the brakes were not set up even though they were supposed to be. your video just saved the day so thanks again.
thank you so much for this video. i was riding the hills in san francisco this morning and lost my rear brakes. hahaha that was a stressful time just going downhill. once i got home i got pads and watched this video. All is good now and those old pads were just an accident waiting to happen!
I would add to this great instructional video to clean the rotor/disk with brake cleaner as a routine part of this procedure.
You explain more than the guy in bike shop. Good job.
my nearby bike shop wanted to charge me $45 to replace the pads, ty for saving me some money lol
you guys are the best with these vids, i have also been impressed with srams service manuals and documents web site as so frellin useful, you know i cant find a shimano service and manual page such as srams or park tool, so these park tool service and repairs are frellin fantastic.
Big thank you to all at park tool, dont even get me started on uberman kelvin....the god of bike diagnostics and repair, lol.
Absolutely brilliant video! Appreciate you naming the tools too! Many thanks
Got my brake pad changed now! Thanks for the useful guide. No rough noise afterwards.
You are brilliant in your simplicity
simply ,,THE BEST"!!!
I keep a bag of tongue depressors around , good for pressing pistons , an cleaning , getting into tight spaces .
They are soft , yet rigid
Very informative and in depth unlike most videos thankyou for putting the time into this video
Amazing personality. He gives instructions which are applicable for all kind of bikes. Good work. Keep it up.
Life saver! Was very frustrated with why the new pads wouldn’t fit in!
This is as good a how-to-do-it video as I have ever seen. Extremely clear video; extremely effective narration/presentation. Thanks for this quality information. Now let's see.....what additional tools do I need to buy now!? ;-)
Only get the tools for the job you are doing next.
Thank you so much 👍🏾 I'd been scratching my head for a while trying to replace the pads on my CDA 30.
Yep. I'm probably the least mechanically inclined person I know and I swapped my front and back brakes with no problems from this video. Thanks a ton. Next time I know that the answer to screeching brakes isn't oil... (First bike)
These are some perfect bike repair videos.
Very helpful and great edited video!
Gosh these tutorials are soo good
One of the best instruction vid I’ve seen.
Thank you for another thorough video. Seems like all my bikes come with different brake systems.
Excellent video - I don't do my own maintenance, but watched this (and the alignment video) 10 minute job. Spot on!
Excellent video, clear and comprehensive. I’ll have to replace the pads on my bike myself due to COVID lockdown.
thank so much. Was always avoiding doing this for some reason but really took me no time at all. super appreciate it
Question i bought ebike and after checking it not have regular pin for brake pad...meaning in have spring pin?
I appreciate this video. I have a cannonade, and do I really need to disengage the wheel before I get access to the brake pad and replace it? Please help.
Yes, you will need to remove the wheel in order to replace the pads.
@@parktool Thank you for your reply. Kindly make a video for noobs like me who want to learn how to take care of our bikes.
please..😐
Thank you so much for this video! I have a electric bike with disc brakes and they are both going. I think my rear brakes are completely worn out because it's not stopping.
I truly, truly appreciate this
A+ video. Very clear, and excellent usage of time.
Lessons learned:
4:18 - Retract the piston calipers before removing the brake pads. Some configurations don't really produce a lever big enough for you to push them in with the tool. But if you removed them before, just put the old brake pads in between the tool and caliper to make a sandwich and push the caliper back into open position.
Bro I've wasted 1 hour bcs I accidentally pressed the lever💀 thanks
Thank you brother 👍👍
Thank you so much! I replaced the brake pads on my bike for the very first time! Woohoo!!
I have the brake pad mentioned last.....The one which is rectangular and needs to be pulled....I try to pull it but it just won't come out....I apply as much force I think is necessary to NOT break it....Am I missing something or should I go all out and just Yank it out?
Im sure you have checked a few times but check once more for a fixing bolt that holds the pads in. It would be on the top, but may be recessed or hidden from sight. If you do have the clip in style then a slight inward angle helps quite a bit. it can also help to push from the top with a flat tip as you are pulling from the bottom. I hope this helps.
@@parktool Hey Thanks a lot for you suggestion but in the end i had to take the whole brake apart to remove the pads.....There was no bolt above securing them...They just won't come out... Anyways I put in new ones and put it all back together....Your Adjustment Video Helped Thanks a lot!😄
Excellent video !
great video....i havent tried the replacement yet but soon.thanks park tool!!!!
Simpler than I thought thanks
I have a question I have an older Cannondale but I love it. I want to do a disc brake install. However I live in South Florida there is a lot of sand . Is it worth it and how will they hold up to sand?
This was very helpful. Saved $ and time going to a bike shop. Thanks!
Any advice on rusted brake pad pins? I have my bike in a shop now they passing it back to me as they cant remove the pins to change the pads.
Excellent, my new GOTO channel for bike repair
I disassembled my brake caliper and found that one of my pad was missing a small magnet attached to it (they are removable).
The caliper seems to be made by Joytech and model is MDS5, but I cannot find any information or video on that specific part.
I'm also unable to find any replacement parts.
Have you ever experienced that and how do I fix my brake?
It keep jamming when I push the brake, because the pad doesn't return into it's position.
i cant wait for the day when all break pads fit all bikes, great video
It's about as likely as it is on cars: never will happen.
thanks bro i rreally appreciate your job you helped me so much i didnt want to go to a bike service so i was looking for any video to fix my bike and you saved me ❤❤❤
great vid guys as usual very helpful
I Have the 6:28 kind but my spring doesn’t stay after seated. What am I missing?
Hi, I replaced my shimano brake pads (B01S Resin) and at 7:30 you say to pump the pistons and pads back to the working position... in fact my brakes now are "loose" I mean when I break, the disc isn't stopped strongly enough. I don't think I need to do the bleeding. Need just some basic help to adjust brakes, didn't find it in your channel. Should be basic stuff I know but I forgot how to do it or the proper terminology to find the result in youtube, can you help? Thank you,
My old pads were really thin, I got new ones and they are to thick so my rotor doesn't fit in and iv pushed the pads back what do I do?
Great job parktool 👍👍
Great video. Thanks
This is a super helpful video.
Great video, i wonder if too much breakfluid can lead to rubbing brake pads. In my case the pads are well centered and cleaned, but as soon as I pedal hard or the breaks get hot when going downhill they start to rub. I am Riding a specialized venge with ultegra 8070 di2.
It is possible but resetting the pistons and facing the mounts are probably more likely solutions in that system.
Thank you for informative and simple tutorial. Already changing pads myself and saving time and money. Changing both calipers takes 10 minutes tops.
Thank you for this informative and well presented video. It was great to find this video and be able to get all the useful information I needed to successfully change brake pads.
great content and tools quick question on this video. Isn't there a process to scrub the pads after installation? I have read that once installed rather than hit the trail you should take a few straight forward runs and apply the brakes aggressively to scrub residue and seat them properly with the disk.
Super helpful video.
Hi there. Purchased a 2nd hand Carrera hybrid bike and my pads needs replacing. This video will help me a lot.
Need to see the mechanical calipers alignment.
Thanks.
Ps: Just liked and subscribed.
Take care.
Very informative and detailed, kudos!
I like the way you explain.
Very helpful! Thanks
Super viedo guys, exactly that what i looking for. Thank
Excellent - best video of this type that I’ve found.
In thanking you for these great vids we should buy your tools
Fantastic video. Detailed, clear and great visual details throughout. *Can you provide some advice... I'm installing hydraulic disc brake pads for the first time. I removed the old pads just fine. I'm unable to compress the pistons all the way in. They go in part-way then slowly creep back out. When I put the pads in, there is no gap between them. I was able to spread them apart enough to fit them over the disc. However, both pads rub hard against the disc so the wheel hardly turns. There's no free play like there was before. The brake lever doesn't have any free play either. Why aren't I able to compress the pistons all the way and have them stay? In your video, the pistons stay all the way in. For reference, these are Tektro Auriga e-Comp brakes. Thanks in advance.
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best brake video thank you guys!!
This was great. Thanks for the clear instructions
Thank you. I needed help and you provided it perfectly
what specifically is a adjustor for i have problems keeping enough spacing between or alinement of my breaks and maintaining stopping power...
Saved my day. Thank you!
I have a mechanical disc brake that uses a magnet, but no retaining pin or spring attached in the pads. In 2 years of riding a bike, i encountered this problem for the first time, where my brakepad is falling when applying a slightly to moderate pressure on my front brake. I already did checking my pads and the spring of my caliper and they are in good condition. Is it possible that the magnet that is holding the pad is the culprit?
At 3:09, what is the screw type for the orange adjuster? I used hex key on mine, it dosent seem to work.
You can often turn it by hand with the large wheel but the center is a T25 Torx.
@@parktool Thank You!
Very informative. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks @Park Tool! I'd love to meet your instructional designer, the videos are a blast! I have a question about pushing the calipers back - whenever I push one back, the other one comes out. No matter how much strength I put into it, I can't push both of them back. Does it mean there's too much braking fluid and I should let some out?
Have the same problem