Can't get my brake pads out!

Jacomus-rides-Gen · June 2007

I've got dura ace cartige brake blocks, but i can't get the pads out to fit new ones.

Is there a trick to getting the buggers out?

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il_principe · June 2007

Having the same problem with 07 Centuar, feels like i need a bloody vice!

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monty_dogcp · June 2007

For the DuraAce ones, presume you've taken the small screws out - they should slide out quite easily. The Campag ones are more difficult - I often have to flare the ends of the shoes to stop them biting into the blocks and push a flat-bladed screwdriver into the closed end to prise them out. I also grease the edges of the new pad when fitting new ones and press them in with a vice.

Eat My Dust · June 2007

I use a pair of pliars, doesn't matter if you damage the ones you are removing, oh, and a bit of brute strength!

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il_principe · June 2007

I don't want to force things to much though, problem is i don't have a vice so need to leave the shoes where they are and I'm worried about the pliers loosing grip and gouging the carbon or something - which would be a tad upsetting...

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Rob Sallnow · June 2007

You put a small screwdriver in the open end between the block and the holder and lever the block oout...you don't try to slide it out.

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domtyler · June 2007

Just turn them round the opposite way, apply the brakes and push forward 'til they come out.

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Rob Sallnow · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by domtyler

Just turn them round the opposite way, apply the brakes and push forward 'til they come out.
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Allow plenty of time if you intend to use that method....I accidently had my brake blocks on the wrong way round for several thousand miles and they didn't budge an inch....or a millimetre.

I'd rather walk than use Shimano.

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JWSurrey · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by domtyler

Just turn them round the opposite way, apply the brakes and push forward 'til they come out.

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Err - excuse my ignorance, but why can't you just push backwards?!

domtyler · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JWSurrey
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by domtyler
Just turn them round the opposite way, apply the brakes and push forward 'til they come out.

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Err - excuse my ignorance, but why can't you just push backwards?!
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No real reason, it's just that it is easier to get more weight behind the pushing if you are either sitting on the saddle or just standing over the crossbar. Also it means there is no chance of any freak accidents ruining anybodies carbon forks etc.

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richa · June 2007

I've got mine out. Can't now get the new ones in !!!

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fenlandplodder · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by RichA

I've got mine out. Can't now get the new ones in !!!
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I am sure that's a line from a "Carry On" film.
I loathe changing Campag brake blocks. Last time I attempted it, I ended up persuading the old ones out with a rubber mallet. My memory of getting the new ones in is a bit hazy but I think swearing was involved on several occasions [;)]

Aperitif 51 · July 2007

I did this to some Campagnolo Chorus last week and I was sweating like the proverbial pig (at this stage I add that I was in the South of France in 32C sun 8) ) before I tried Rob's suggestion - with a fine flat bladed screwdriver prising the 'old' block up from the open end before replacing with Koolstop etc etc..(as recommended on the forum).
Straightforward, but the next day I could be heard squeaking downhill at speed. Even worse when riding the bike...but remember to toe - in the brakes to help with this :idea:

Can't get my brake pads out!

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