Any tips on removing Shimano 105 catridge brake pads?

tarquin_foxglove
tarquin_foxglove Posts: 554
edited February 2011 in The workshop
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That little screw (on the left side of the image) holding the pad in place takes a Hex key 2mm in diameter and I've rounded off a key trying to remove the screws.

Could the screws be stuck, so should I cut the pads out?
How would I then install the new pads?

Basically, if you have any tips on removing the old pads and installing some new ones, I'd love to hear from you.

Cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    cut a slot in the cap and use a screw driver.
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  • Mark Elvin
    Mark Elvin Posts: 997
    nicklouse wrote:
    cut a slot in the cap and use a screw driver.

    What he said, I'd use a Dremmel type tool with a thin disc on it.
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