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 Dec 29 2011, 03:32 PM
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hi guys and gals, not been on in a while im sorry
 anyway my question is this- ive repaired a puncture on my back wheel all done now, just cant put the wheel back on ? i think its the pads for the brake disc as they a "closed" fully, so the disc wont fit in between then sorry as i cant describe it properly  thanks in advance lewis |
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Dec 29 2011, 04:19 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 2-November 05 From: Melton Mowbray |
QUOTE(lewis850 @ Dec 29 2011, 03:32 PM)  hi guys and gals, not been on in a while im sorry anyway my question is this- ive repaired a puncture on my back wheel all done now, just cant put the wheel back on ? i think its the pads for the brake disc as they a "closed" fully, so the disc wont fit in between then sorry as i cant describe it properly thanks in advance lewis Push the pads back with a screw driver or similar. -------------------- Jaws was never my scene and I don't like Star Wars
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Dec 29 2011, 04:35 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 20-October 09 From: Corley, Nr Coventry |
QUOTE(Mad Pierre @ Dec 29 2011, 04:19 PM) Push the pads back with a screw driver or similar. Yep, sounds like the brake lever has been pulled when the wheel was off and closed the pads together..... Gently use a flat screwdriver to ease the pads apart and push the pistons back enough to get your wheel back on -------------------- On One 456
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Dec 29 2011, 06:12 PM
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ok thanks people
 thought it was going to be harder than than 
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Dec 29 2011, 06:48 PM
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Although you have probably sorted this already. The old screwdriver trick can have problems:
The pads may be too close together to insert the tip of a screwdriver. If so the best thing to do is insert an old pair of worn pads so as not to damage the pad material. A big screwdriver can force the pistons to miss-align and even damage the piston itself if the pads require much force to reset. There is a tool for this job I treated myself to recently and it's superior to a screwdriver although something of a luxury, anyone know of a free alternative? XLC Hydraulic Brake Piston Press 2011 £8.99 a bit cheaper than the Park one but just as good. -------------------- Get proper instruction www.mountainbikeinstruction.co.uk
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| voodoo baby |
Jan 1 2012, 07:39 PM
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have you tried shouting at them?
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Jan 1 2012, 09:01 PM
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Wow, thats the first time iv seen someone reply to there own question
 Must be a very sad and lonely life 
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| voodoo baby |
Jan 1 2012, 09:20 PM
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[quote name='Ian123' date='Jan 1 2012, 09:01 PM' post='183150']
Wow, thats the first time iv seen someone reply to there own question Must be a very sad and lonely life [/quote who me this isnt my question |
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