Shimano M445 Brakes
roscoe
Posts: 526
Hi,
Bit of a novice when it comes to maintenance, however, I'm fed up paying for repairs etc for what look like fairly straightforward jobs.
I have a 2011 Kona Nuna (actually my sons, however, he hasn't used it for 2 years). Front and back brakes are squealing like mad and as they haven't been replaced in 2 years, I think it may be time.
Question is, is this a simple job? Looks like a case of wheels off, remove the split pin (how?) pull the old pads out, new pads and spring in, replace split pin, wheels back on, job done.
Is it that simple or am I missing something?
Bit of a novice when it comes to maintenance, however, I'm fed up paying for repairs etc for what look like fairly straightforward jobs.
I have a 2011 Kona Nuna (actually my sons, however, he hasn't used it for 2 years). Front and back brakes are squealing like mad and as they haven't been replaced in 2 years, I think it may be time.
Question is, is this a simple job? Looks like a case of wheels off, remove the split pin (how?) pull the old pads out, new pads and spring in, replace split pin, wheels back on, job done.
Is it that simple or am I missing something?
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As simple as that except you don't always need to remove the wheels, but I would and also get some alcohol to clean the discs before fitting the new pads.
Pliers to pinch the ends of the split pin together, small screwdriver through the eye and pull it out.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Thanks Rookie. No doubt I'll find a way to mess it up!0
