Removing wheels/hydraulic brakes

imnotjohn
imnotjohn Posts: 72
edited December 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi

I have Tektro Auriga Comp brakes on my GT Aggressor XC2.

I am going to change the tyre's soon.

When removing the wheels will it harm the brakes if I turn the bike upside down. i.e. cause air to get into the system.

I thought it best to ask before I did it, rather then after I'd made a mistake. :lol:

Thanks.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    as long as you dont pull the lever while the wheel is out or while the bike is upside down you will be fine.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • imnotjohn
    imnotjohn Posts: 72
    Thanks Nick.
  • Buckled_Rims
    Buckled_Rims Posts: 1,648
    imnotjohn wrote:
    Hi

    When removing the wheels will it harm the brakes if I turn the bike upside down. i.e. cause air to get into the system.

    Thanks.

    God, I've done that millions of times and never thought about that! :lol:

    If the pads do close up, just gently prise the pads apart with a screwdriver. Only worry if you open the hydraulic plate and turn it upside down.
    CAAD9
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  • Wololo
    Wololo Posts: 36
    The second I take my bike's wheels off, I carefully slide a piece of card between the pads to make sure that if the lever is accidentally bumped, the pads won't clamp together and stay there. That happened to me within a day of owning my first bike with hydro discs, and it was a pain in the arse.
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    I have these brakes and have had the bike upside down plenty of times, no problems at all.
    Unlike my credit card im currently carrying a low level of interest- Peter Griffin


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  • imnotjohn
    imnotjohn Posts: 72
    Thanks for all the tips...
    Sliding a bit of card between the pads sounds like a good move to me.
    Thanks again everyone.

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