Move brake pads - they're too close together...

Underpants
Underpants Posts: 120
edited October 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
...and I cant put the front wheel back on. Any ideas?

Thanks

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    use something clean to separate them.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • yoohoo999
    yoohoo999 Posts: 940
    did you accidentally pull the lever while the wheel was out?

    if so then get something nice and flat like a really thin spanner etc (make sure it's clean), put it in between the pads and pull/push them firmly back into place (it can require quite a bit of effort, but be careful not to damage the pads or pistons....use a firm but controlled pressure).

    You probably won't actually notice any movement, but remember that each piston only needs to retract a couple of mm, so just give it a try then see if the wheel will fit back in.
  • Underpants
    Underpants Posts: 120
    Thanks chaps, I'll have a go.
  • lordmerchant
    lordmerchant Posts: 378
    best thing I have found for this job is a cotter pin tool craftsman_cotter_pin_puller_vanadium_bc_f_cropped_inset2.jpg has a nice flat end to cleanly spread the pads. Could also come in useful to stab a bike thief in the face!
  • Underpants
    Underpants Posts: 120
    Great advice chaps, all sorted now thanks.

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