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?
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.
note: on TRP HyRd hybrid breaks, in video it is said to treat them like hydraulic breaks, however You need to release the cable from the breaks in order to fully retract calipers....
If the brake leavers have reach adjustment, should they be put to their furthest position before the whole process? I found this to be a must also when bleeding the brakes. Any input on the subject?
Park Tool, something that was not covered. Some pads have a left and right. Which side is the left or right (same as your pedals) and why do these pads specify left and right? maybe you can answer this in comments for future readers.
Good catch. Many Pads come left and right specific because of the shaping of the pads and how they are held in. Others are side specific due to cooling fins that integrate in a specific way to the caliper. Even others are symetric and could be installed either way are labeled right and left as to give you consistency if you were to ever remove your pads and re install them you can get them to the correct side. Thanks!
Shimano J04C brake pads. How to mount a brake pad with the L mark, and how with the R mark on the front and rear wheel? Should L be on the outside of the wheels and R on the inside of the bike, regardless of how the caliper is installed?
Right and left is from the riders prospective. The caliper should only be able to go on one way which will put the right pad on the right side of the rotor and the left pad on the left side of the rotor. If for some reason the caliper were flipped (adaptive needs?) then they would need to be reversed.
If the lever does not have much throw then I would start by pushing the pistons back into their bores. Then install the pads and check the clearance. Then install the wheel and turn it. Does the brake rub at that time or after you pull the lever a few times?
They explain in the video what to do if you pull the lever with no pads in. Should be 5 seconds of effort to push them back in with a flat screwdriver.
@@SuzukiKid400 often when pushing the lever with no pads in it will push so far that hydrolicfluid will come out, so it is not just pushing back in place, but you will need to refill mineraloil in the brakes.
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.
Because they don't work together. And yes, to make money. Once you buy their products, companies want to lock you in. If they cared about you, they would make sure that no matter where you are in the world, a component would be universal and available everywhere.
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!
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!? ;-)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There will be a bit of bed in time, but In your case (having the same material and the rotors were already on the bike) no bed in procedure is needed. Have fun!
WARNING: in hydraulic brakes, if you press the clips manualy back into place too quickly and too hardly, you will cause the automated system at the handle end of the brake to spit the fluid out. You should gradually press them into place and in this way allow the fluid to get back into the small reservoir at the handle end of the braking system. This reservoir holds the additional fluid so that the system may adjust itself as the brake pads get thinner and thinner by use.
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!😄
Looks like like serious job, I once bought brake pads and replaced them on my bike with cantilever brakes in 5 minutes, then on the way home car cut me and I had to brake hard, if not for that I had just put new pads I'd be dead. If I had one of those disc brakes I'd have to go home on old pads and would crash cause no way you can do that with one allen key on the street.
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 ❤❤❤
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.
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 !
You explain more than the guy in bike shop. Good job.
You are brilliant in your simplicity
simply ,,THE BEST"!!!
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.
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 presentation.
Very helpful. Thanks a mil.👍
Very helpful and great edited video!
Thank you so much! I replaced the brake pads on my bike for the very first time! Woohoo!!
Super viedo guys, exactly that what i looking for. Thank
Super helpful video.
The Park Tool how-to videos are so good, they make me want to wreck my bike just so I can fix it.
great vid guys as usual very helpful
Thank you
perfect video!
Fantastic video, thank you for taking the time
this was fantastically done, and very useful, thank you!
Very useful, thanks a lot.
Thank you so much...
Best video!
Very good explanation . Thank you .
note: on TRP HyRd hybrid breaks, in video it is said to treat them like hydraulic breaks, however You need to release the cable from the breaks in order to fully retract calipers....
Legend!
Thx good
What brakes do the voodoo bizango have? Any help would be great
If the brake leavers have reach adjustment, should they be put to their furthest position before the whole process?
I found this to be a must also when bleeding the brakes.
Any input on the subject?
During bleeding this is an important step but not during pad replacement. Hope this helps.
Park Tool, something that was not covered. Some pads have a left and right. Which side is the left or right (same as your pedals) and why do these pads specify left and right? maybe you can answer this in comments for future readers.
Good catch. Many Pads come left and right specific because of the shaping of the pads and how they are held in. Others are side specific due to cooling fins that integrate in a specific way to the caliper. Even others are symetric and could be installed either way are labeled right and left as to give you consistency if you were to ever remove your pads and re install them you can get them to the correct side. Thanks!
Mine is the red one disc pads
The break pads at 5:42 are they called bb5 break pads
Shimano J04C brake pads. How to mount a brake pad with the L mark, and how with the R mark on the front and rear wheel?
Should L be on the outside of the wheels and R on the inside of the bike, regardless of how the caliper is installed?
Right and left is from the riders prospective. The caliper should only be able to go on one way which will put the right pad on the right side of the rotor and the left pad on the left side of the rotor. If for some reason the caliper were flipped (adaptive needs?) then they would need to be reversed.
I don't like my bike to be in the bike shop for a couple of days that is why I am checking if I can replace it myself.
Sir my bicycle uses pads which are circular uses a pin system and an spring system but I can't find a similar one can I use a square one
Very unlikely. The pads shape fits the caliper body, and do not interchange between square and round.
I have a problem to remove formula 1 brake, how to adjust the pad?
I wanted to know how to fix contaminated brake pads
Replace the pads and do a deep clean on the rotor.
I bleed my brakes and they rub? It's too tight. I let some fluid out for room but didn't seem to do much on my sram code brakes?
If the lever does not have much throw then I would start by pushing the pistons back into their bores. Then install the pads and check the clearance. Then install the wheel and turn it. Does the brake rub at that time or after you pull the lever a few times?
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thank you
I accidentally pressed the brake handle when I had my pad removed... My hydraulic brakes didn't like that
I did that and turned a 2-minute job into a 3 hour job
@gabrijeljozic9890i pushed it with a screwdriver back in it kinda worked
They explain in the video what to do if you pull the lever with no pads in. Should be 5 seconds of effort to push them back in with a flat screwdriver.
Same, quit biking after that
@@SuzukiKid400 often when pushing the lever with no pads in it will push so far that hydrolicfluid will come out, so it is not just pushing back in place, but you will need to refill mineraloil in the brakes.
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.
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?
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.
Many Shimano Pads got a left and a right.
I learned that I have not changed my brake pad for years already. Why do manufacturers not make a standard shape...
so you buy from them..duh
Because they don't work together. And yes, to make money. Once you buy their products, companies want to lock you in. If they cared about you, they would make sure that no matter where you are in the world, a component would be universal and available everywhere.
If you think brake pads are bad try replacing your hanger
@@chrishausheer2385 Shudders, no thanks
@@iRonlMoNKleY it's typical for bicycle and car industry.
my nearby bike shop wanted to charge me $45 to replace the pads, ty for saving me some money lol
Your slow yet precise movements are what makes your video flawless. Brilliant editing also. 👍👍
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!
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.
I keep a bag of tongue depressors around , good for pressing pistons , an cleaning , getting into tight spaces .
They are soft , yet rigid
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!
Showing different pads and pins shows careful planning and desire to teach.Thank you.
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 for another thorough video. Seems like all my bikes come with different brake systems.
thank god guys for not putting a ton of introdution or talking, i liked this video!
How do I put them back on wtf
Just do the video in reverse
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.
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.
Please could anyone help me thankss
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.
great video....i havent tried the replacement yet but soon.thanks park tool!!!!
Simpler than I thought thanks
Got my brake pad changed now! Thanks for the useful guide. No rough noise afterwards.
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
this is like perfect video in every way just great job guys and much approved
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!
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.
Amazing personality. He gives instructions which are applicable for all kind of bikes. Good work. Keep it up.
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.
where the video to align mechanical disc brake
and I can't find pad for my promax (unknow serie no number on it)
Here is the video. ua-cam.com/video/NmqGeLNcVIg/v-deo.html . Are your pads round or square? Promax only has two options for their own brakes.
good camera work there.
thank you and everyone who makes videos like this for bikes cars etc
best brake video thank you guys!!
Should I re-bed the brakes after replacing pads with the same material (organic)?
There will be a bit of bed in time, but In your case (having the same material and the rotors were already on the bike) no bed in procedure is needed. Have fun!
This is a super helpful video.
Very clear. Nice that you have showed several different pads. Nice job.
I can tell the guy narrating all of this just wants to say "FORGET about it, just bring it in the shop. The inconvenience of this is why I get paid"
This is the most comprehensive, easy to follow and well-made instruction video I have ever seen. Thank you so much!
WARNING:
in hydraulic brakes, if you press the clips manualy back into place too quickly and too hardly, you will cause the automated system at the handle end of the brake to spit the fluid out. You should gradually press them into place and in this way allow the fluid to get back into the small reservoir at the handle end of the braking system. This reservoir holds the additional fluid so that the system may adjust itself as the brake pads get thinner and thinner by use.
Excellent point!
Excellent video, clear and comprehensive. I’ll have to replace the pads on my bike myself due to COVID lockdown.
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!😄
Very informative and detailed, kudos!
Very informative and in depth unlike most videos thankyou for putting the time into this video
I like the way you explain.
I would add to this great instructional video to clean the rotor/disk with brake cleaner as a routine part of this procedure.
A+ video. Very clear, and excellent usage of time.
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!!!
woa thats a lot of caliper designs
There are even a handful that we did not show. Lots of Calipers out there but the process between them is similar.
Looks like like serious job, I once bought brake pads and replaced them on my bike with cantilever brakes in 5 minutes, then on the way home car cut me and I had to brake hard, if not for that I had just put new pads I'd be dead. If I had one of those disc brakes I'd have to go home on old pads and would crash cause no way you can do that with one allen key on the street.
In the process of restoring an old bike as a beginner.
This will really come in handy for my squeaky brakes.
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 ❤❤❤
Very informative. Thanks for sharing!
Great job parktool 👍👍
nice video but what is the tool that looks like a triangle
Excellent video - I don't do my own maintenance, but watched this (and the alignment video) 10 minute job. Spot on!
Excellent video !
I REMOVED MY DISC BRAKE PADS(HYDRAULIC SHIMANO) TO CLEAN THE AREA AND THEN THEY DIDNT WORK AT ALL WHAT SHOULD I DO
what specifically is a adjustor for i have problems keeping enough spacing between or alinement of my breaks and maintaining stopping power...
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..😐
Saved my day. Thank you!
Cheers these videos help me fix my disk brakes with new pads. Thanks you 😂