Help - how to change pads on Stroker Ryde brakes?

The Red Baron

First time to change the pads (thankfully Hayes pads last a long time), can't work out how to remove the old ones. The Hayes website mentions a retaining spring, which I can't see at all. The replacement pads came from discobrakes.com and they have no spring, but a sort of loop at the top, which must fit into a pin.

Any tips will be gratefully appreciated,

The Red Baron

Aha, got it - in case you're wondering, the pads are secured by a long skinny allen bolt at the top of the calliper. Fascinating.

nicklouse

which you would have known if you had read the manual

The Red Baron

Suppose you're right, but it was an OE set from crc (£37 per end if I remember right) and no manual.

On a different note, how often do you change your pads? Those brakes are about 15 months old, bike ridden 1 - 2 times a week all year round. I'm in the "if it's not broke don't fix it" school of bike maintenance and the brakes were working ok - replaced just because of the wear when looking at them. OK, the lever travel had increased, but you could live with it.

The reason I'm asking is that one reason I avoid changing brake pads is because of the rub with new pads - my wheels now hardly spin after installing the new pads today, despite pushing back the pistons etc. This has happened with every set of hydraulic brakes I've had - that's why I've put BB7s on my newest build, fed up with the drag and rub.

If I change my pads more often (ie when less worn) is this likely to be less of a problem?

cooldad

Replace when worn, and nope to your second question.