Changing brake pads

[Cress1968]

First post so be gentle
Ive a cube ltd 2010 and want to change the pads front and rear. I have changed them on a non hydraulic disc brake before but not on this type. Is it much different? Its the bits I read about bleeding the brakes etc that worries me lol ... Also can anyone suggest decent pads that won't break the bank? Bike is mostly used for commute (13 mile each way) on probably 70 % road 30% off road.. Thanks in advance for any advice given

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Welcome

You only bleed if there i air in the system or the fluid is old. All you need to do is carefully push the caliper pistons back, remove the old pads, refit the new ones and then pump the brakes a few times to move the pistons back into position. Best to check on the manufacturer's website for any specific instructions or check on YouTube.

Be cafeful braking wth new pads until the are fully bedding in

I use these for pads (and other bits) - http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/index.php

Nice choice of bike BTW

 

[Cress1968]

Thank you ..... And for the compliment on my bike lol

 

[Globalti]

The job will be much easier if you understand that brake pistons don't actually slide in and out when you apply the brake; they use the flexibility of the seals, in which they are an extremely tight fit, to move under hydraulic pressure. This is why it is necessary to give the brake a good squeeze once you've fitted new pads, to push the pistons as far out as they can go. They will then retract by enough to give you brake pad clearance and prevent rub.

The pistons will creep very slowly through the seals each time you apply the brake as the pads wear.

Don't worry about this mysterious bedding in process, just get out and ride.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

And for the compliment on my bike lol

It'd be rude not too....

I've got a 2008 LTD, and love it

 

[Cress1968]

Ah right gotcha thanks..... Just to be a more of a pain in the arse does anyone know if my bike has the square or round pads? Just means I can order some off net whilst I'm at work today rather than wait til I get home to check

 

[Cress1968]

It'd be rude not too....

I've got a 2008 LTD, and love it

they are bloody lovely bikes

 

[Deleted member 23692]

You'll have to check the make and model of your particular brakes. Plus they can differ within a manufacturers range.

 

[Cress1968]

Ah ok thank you