Avid BB5 pads fused to the caliper

[139NI]

I have Avid BB5 disc brakes on the front.

Last night i tried to change the pads. The inboard pad [non-piston, closest to the wheel] came off as per expected. The outboard pad [the one in contact with the piston and the one that moves when you brake] did not come off as expected. i did try to prise them apart with a knife but it would not come apart. On looking, it appeared that the outboard pad had been fused to the piston/caliper.

Could this be due to heat build up? i dont brake heavily at all and its a hybrid bike.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?

I am using semi-organic pads if that makes any difference?

Thanks

w

 

[2Loose]

Is the cable bolt completely removed? iirc the cable bolt acts as a pad retainer on the moving pad.

 

[139NI]

Is the cable bolt completely removed? iirc the cable bolt acts as a pad retainer on the moving pad.

Not sure what you mean. The cable bolt was not removed, I didnt need to on previous occasions. The pads just fell out when the leaf spring [which keeps both pads separate] is removed.

i cant see that the cable bolt has an effect on the pads within

 

[potsy]

Mine just come out by removing the spring clip, no need to touch the cable bolt.

 

[2Loose]

My memory is shocking apparently, so looked it up and sure enough, no mention of cable bolt;

http://cdn.sram.com/cdn/farfuture/b...lt/files/techdocs/service_manual_bb7__bb5.pdf

Remove the brake pads
2. Turn both adjuster knobs all the way out
(counter-clockwise), then squeeze the pad tabs
together and pull both pads and pad spring clip
straight out of the caliper.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

birmingham spanner.

 

[Globalti]

When you replace those pads, be sure to push them right in firmly until they click into place.