Formula ORO K18 - Pad Replacement

partyboy1101
partyboy1101 Posts: 110
edited February 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
I've just changed pads at both front and rear which is a pretty simple operation, the problem is that I can't get the little circlips to stay on the end of the pad retaining screws!! Is this a problem? Am I risking life and limb by throwing caution to the wind and leaving them off?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    well they are there to stop the pins unscrewing and falling out.

    you should be able to find some in a car accessory shop.
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  • warrerj
    warrerj Posts: 665
    Mine got binned on the first pad change and a drop of thread lock added instead.

    I think it's the only weakness with the Oros. Try getting them off if you need to change pads on the trail with cold wet fingers !!
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  • cloudynights
    cloudynights Posts: 351
    they dont come out, just tighten them up just enough you will be fine
    anthem x with many upgrades
  • jmj
    jmj Posts: 100
    Yep, they are rubbish. Got binned first time I had to change pads on the trail. The retaining bolt doesn't seem to loosen so they are superfluous.

    J
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