Brake pad retention methods
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Brake pad retention methods
I had previously favoured brake pads that are retained by a bolt over split pins as I saw it as a faff to have to carry a pair of pliers just in case. UNTIL, my ride on Saturday when I found out how much of a faff it is to not be able to brake ‘coz yer pads ain’t there (Incredibly this happened very close to home).
So, should I change them all to split pins, suck it up and carry a lightweight pair of pliers? Or have I missed something with bolts? I’ve not seen those little R clips that normally come with the bolts hang around for long either...
Thanks in advance for advice shared.
So, should I change them all to split pins, suck it up and carry a lightweight pair of pliers? Or have I missed something with bolts? I’ve not seen those little R clips that normally come with the bolts hang around for long either...
Thanks in advance for advice shared.
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
Extremely rare I’d ever have the need to change a pair of pads once out (if ever)
If I’m going on a big trip I’ll put new ones in and put the part used ones in a box to trickle down to the trail bike.
In an emergency you can squish the split pin with your fingers.
If I’m going on a big trip I’ll put new ones in and put the part used ones in a box to trickle down to the trail bike.
In an emergency you can squish the split pin with your fingers.
Re: Brake pad retention methods
You can squish the split pin with your chain tool in despiration
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
I carry a little pair of pliers anyway, having previously spent far too long swearing at a recalcitrant tubeless valve lockring.
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
I bought some pad retention bolts for the calipers I had with the split pins.
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
My bikes have Hope brakes so it's a 3mm Allen Key on a retaining bolt. Higher end Shimano also use a retaining bolt, I think it's just SLX that use the split pin.
I have a small Leatherman Squirt with me anyway as a general tool.
I have a small Leatherman Squirt with me anyway as a general tool.
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
Make sure the pins are nipped up tight and the R clip is in place, shouldn't be an issue. R clips can be bought or else just use a bit of lockwire / strand of gear cable. I carry pliers and a couple of split pins as well mind as its easy to lose the pins if you do have to do a pad change mid ride.
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
Thanks all, sounds like a pair of pliers should come in handy anyway.
I should have clarified, the bolt holding my rear pads fell out the other day, must have been unlucky to have rattled loose as it’s not been touched for months.
I should have clarified, the bolt holding my rear pads fell out the other day, must have been unlucky to have rattled loose as it’s not been touched for months.
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
Everyone should carry a Leatherman Squirt
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
I've always used a bolt and thread lock.
Never had a problem.
APF
Never had a problem.
APF
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Re: Brake pad retention methods
I think they're all tapped for the bolt though.whitestone wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:39 pm My bikes have Hope brakes so it's a 3mm Allen Key on a retaining bolt. Higher end Shimano also use a retaining bolt, I think it's just SLX that use the split pin.