How to Replace Bicycle Disc Brake Pads

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Replacing brake pads on a disc brake system doesn't have to be difficult. We show the process on a variety of models so you can see one similar to your own. Get the job done right and learn some pro tips along the way.
Covers just about every model and manufacturer including Shimano, Sram, Hayes, Magura, Hope, Tektro, Formula, Avid, EBC, Kool Stop, Jagwire, TRP and many more.
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See all our disc brake videos in our Disc Brake Repair Help playlist ▶︎ • Repair Help: Disc Brakes
Video contents:
00:00 Preliminary Information
02:00 Pad Removal
03:46 Caliper Prep
05:00 Pad Installation
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• PP-1.2 Hydraulic Brake Piston Press - www.parktool.com/product/hydr...
• 15mm Shop Cone Wrench - www.parktool.com/product/15mm...
For a text-based walk-through of this process: www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...
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@JonMcLeodMelbourne 5 жыл бұрын

A lot of preparation and work went into this video to show the wide variety of designs and types of brakes and pads. Thanks for taking the time to create these videos.

@effyleven 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. This video very clear and extremely well produced... public information KZfaq at its best.

@salmonella508 4 жыл бұрын

And your explanation is exactly why I’m sticking with rim breaks. This is way too complicated.

@aarondonally8153 4 жыл бұрын

@@salmonella508 u mean v brakes?

@normb987 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, in fact they are all very good and useful. I changed the pads on a Shimano, wheel is back on, but the handle is now very soft. While I cleaned the calliper, some oil leaked. Is the handle soft because of missing oil?

@allocke9446 4 жыл бұрын

@@salmonella508 LOL!!! I had no idea what I was getting into when I got disc brakes.

@jackscuffham8884 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you explain it well and you have more than one example

@pauljones2389 3 жыл бұрын

Every example except mine

@Clasher-hm7bx 2 жыл бұрын

@@pauljones2389 f

@nav2009 Жыл бұрын

Bike industry is crap as the complex fools have 101 designs for brakes ...!make one format !

@n.alanhill 3 жыл бұрын

20 years with no over spray and now I'm the guy at the start of the video. I found Park Tool while watching GMBN and appreciate you both for building confidence in riders of all skill levels. You have my trust and support Thanks!

@MikeKobb 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, folks. The local bike shop is so backed up during the Coronavirus lockdown that it was going to be a month to get new pads done on my bike. I bought the parts from them and used this video as a reference, along with the video about adjusting the alignment of the caliper. Brakes are good as new, and no more rub!

@PuluCeeBagumba 3 жыл бұрын

Your slow yet precise movements are what makes your video flawless. Brilliant editing also. 👍👍

@phatmeow7764 5 жыл бұрын

Thks a lot Park Tool! My 1st ever removal/installation of pads on my hydros was successful mainly due to watching this! Keep up the useful and good work with these really excellent videos!

@druidsandhorses3971 3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this. First time changing pads on, not only a disc bike, but a hydraulic disc bike. Thanks to this video, it was a walk in the park. Much appreciated.

@scotthacke 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this clear and thorough overview of the process. The close up views are much appreciated!

@alexd.3048 3 жыл бұрын

Best video i've found on how to replace/ fix/ tighten/ untighten bike disc brakes. Else, i wouldn't have been able to repair my bike alone.

@Kievlar 3 жыл бұрын

Got my brake pad changed now! Thanks for the useful guide. No rough noise afterwards.

@andrewwhite1065 5 жыл бұрын

More expensive than many other equivalent tools, but you get precision and longevity. Not up to speed on disc brake system maintenance, as important as it is. Your video though, certainly filled in a few gaps. Many thanks.

@grigorigahan 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I'm probably the least mechanically inclined person I know and I swapped my front and back brakes with no problems from this video. Thanks a ton. Next time I know that the answer to screeching brakes isn't oil... (First bike)

@kamrankhan78 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing personality. He gives instructions which are applicable for all kind of bikes. Good work. Keep it up.

@akusantafe 5 жыл бұрын

This is as good a how-to-do-it video as I have ever seen. Extremely clear video; extremely effective narration/presentation. Thanks for this quality information. Now let's see.....what additional tools do I need to buy now!? ;-)

@forevercomputing 4 жыл бұрын

Only get the tools for the job you are doing next.

@cerfvolant11 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - I don't do my own maintenance, but watched this (and the alignment video) 10 minute job. Spot on!

@johnperez3454 4 жыл бұрын

Showing different pads and pins shows careful planning and desire to teach.Thank you.

@ericpatterson8596 6 жыл бұрын

Great job parktool 👍👍

@alaminkadir9543 6 жыл бұрын

Simpler than I thought thanks

@GodfreyGuitar 15 күн бұрын

VERY helpful! I replaced my old brake pads and rotors today. I went to my local bike shop and had them help me purchase the correct pads. They offered to change the pads for me, but I wanted to learn how to do this for myself. The rotors were easy, and your video took the mystery out of changing the pads.

@ginosilba9718 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative and in depth unlike most videos thankyou for putting the time into this video

@that70sschwinn 6 жыл бұрын

Nice demonstration Truman!

@matthewotremba9230 4 жыл бұрын

I keep a bag of tongue depressors around , good for pressing pistons , an cleaning , getting into tight spaces . They are soft , yet rigid

@depmarco 4 жыл бұрын

Very clear. Nice that you have showed several different pads. Nice job.

@leonnielsen9284 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to thank you guys for saving me £25 plus labour. 👍🏻👍🏻 I know it isn’t a fortune, but it opened my eyes for how easily you can get scammed. I went to the bike shop because my brakes didn’t work at all, all of a sudden after switching front and rear brake cable (I’m Danish, and don’t like the British setup with the rear brake on left brake handle). The gentleman there said that my brake pads had gone missing, which I found dubious but okay. He also said that he would probably have to fit a new brake calibre system, all in all £25 plus labour. I decided to have a check online to see if I could change the pads myself, and after taking the brake apart according to this video, I realised that not only were the pads still present, but they were also well within limits, and all I needed was adjusting which took 30 seconds. Great work guys, I’ve subscribed and will definitely watch more of your stuff.

@ignae 3 жыл бұрын

Good mechanics in my city are very scarse. Many just don't have the dedication as if it were their own bike. I've decided to learn how to maintain my bike. This channel is the best one to do that.

@newttella1043 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another thorough video. Seems like all my bikes come with different brake systems.

@jambanjango6783 5 жыл бұрын

Revamping my son’s downhill bike & these videos are awesome.

@noobality777 Жыл бұрын

In the process of restoring an old bike as a beginner. This will really come in handy for my squeaky brakes.

@edjack1993 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent - best video of this type that I’ve found.

@bluenoserr 3 жыл бұрын

A+ video. Very clear, and excellent usage of time.

@rubensanchez4233 Жыл бұрын

This technician guy is the best of the West. Professional.

@dunkanlord 5 жыл бұрын

this is like perfect video in every way just great job guys and much approved

@AnthonyThomas_Ant 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, clear and comprehensive. I’ll have to replace the pads on my bike myself due to COVID lockdown.

@othmanalkhayat9724 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you, I did it and it went well, mine was on the spring, thanks a million!!!

@yeiddi Жыл бұрын

my nearby bike shop wanted to charge me $45 to replace the pads, ty for saving me some money lol

@francisorfrecio978 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative and detailed, kudos!

@rohitshukla7051 Ай бұрын

One of the most comprehensive video I ever watched, this man is good ❤

@br2266 4 жыл бұрын

Best and should be only bike information/help channel on the internet :) I'm very happy. Thank you Park Tool!!!

@markrutter2342 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video! Appreciate you naming the tools too! Many thanks

@mhmwtf765 2 жыл бұрын

thank you and everyone who makes videos like this for bikes cars etc

@CareyNashCanada 3 жыл бұрын

thank so much. Was always avoiding doing this for some reason but really took me no time at all. super appreciate it

@mauricegesmundo442 3 жыл бұрын

great content and tools quick question on this video. Isn't there a process to scrub the pads after installation? I have read that once installed rather than hit the trail you should take a few straight forward runs and apply the brakes aggressively to scrub residue and seat them properly with the disk.

@xianravencatbagan346 4 жыл бұрын

thank you parktool

@januszyczkowski1349 3 жыл бұрын

You are brilliant in your simplicity simply ,,THE BEST"!!!

@tomassmith5461 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video. i was riding the hills in san francisco this morning and lost my rear brakes. hahaha that was a stressful time just going downhill. once i got home i got pads and watched this video. All is good now and those old pads were just an accident waiting to happen!

@rockstar2923 4 жыл бұрын

this was fantastically done, and very useful, thank you!

@proparkour1603 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh these tutorials are soo good

@Outandaboutphill 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome guys. Just what I needed. Thanks!

@aronstone2293 6 жыл бұрын

i love u park tool u show many details

@tested9009 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading the procedure about mechanical and others sample for replacement👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ironman1518. 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT explanation!! Thank you all!

@roryyesmont1612 2 жыл бұрын

great video....i havent tried the replacement yet but soon.thanks park tool!!!!

@virtualcyclingnetwork Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informative and well presented video. It was great to find this video and be able to get all the useful information I needed to successfully change brake pads.

@arcane2152 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks for sharing!

@EwanShawcroft Жыл бұрын

Yet another excellent ParkTool video! Thanks!

@joseluiscaceres1458 4 жыл бұрын

This is a super helpful video.

@BakiDeco 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother 👍👍

@MattManuel 3 ай бұрын

This was great. Thanks for the clear instructions

@mikerobinson2455 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You guys again! breaks fixed and went with out a hitch!

@jalonretamal9856 Жыл бұрын

thank god guys for not putting a ton of introdution or talking, i liked this video!

@kyleredshaw9713 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video. I just recieved a new ebike but the brakes were not set up even though they were supposed to be. your video just saved the day so thanks again.

@bitelogger Жыл бұрын

The best maintenance video all over internet!

@lukemyers4595 3 жыл бұрын

Saved my day. Thank you!

@gorongo4202 3 жыл бұрын

I would add to this great instructional video to clean the rotor/disk with brake cleaner as a routine part of this procedure.

@orhansinancifci3648 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your clarity, step by step design, further knowledge..

@chocoloco911 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video !

@masterglenfishing 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you explain.

@lacidari 5 жыл бұрын

Great presentation.

@frankbucher2597 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers these videos help me fix my disk brakes with new pads. Thanks you 😂

@robinsantarius9104 4 жыл бұрын

best brake video thank you guys!!

@monsierlemaire8282 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks

@alfredde4350 4 жыл бұрын

great vid guys as usual very helpful

@tozey6680 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and great edited video!

@kaltonian Жыл бұрын

you guys are the best with these vids, i have also been impressed with srams service manuals and documents web site as so frellin useful, you know i cant find a shimano service and manual page such as srams or park tool, so these park tool service and repairs are frellin fantastic. Big thank you to all at park tool, dont even get me started on uberman kelvin....the god of bike diagnostics and repair, lol.

@alexisamtosta 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Purchased a 2nd hand Carrera hybrid bike and my pads needs replacing. This video will help me a lot. Need to see the mechanical calipers alignment. Thanks. Ps: Just liked and subscribed. Take care.

@siva-arunachala 3 жыл бұрын

one of the best videos ever seen. Thanks!

@billbutler654 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks a mil.👍

@ParadoxicLunatic 2 жыл бұрын

Time to look into my wifes mtb brakes, confident I’ll manage to replace the pads she’s been complaining about with help of this throrough video!

@MatthewJBell 6 ай бұрын

Super helpful video.

@uno23sleep 4 ай бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you so much !

@colleenleary9493 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I needed help and you provided it perfectly

@chewkenghong 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video n going thru all the different models. Mine was the retaining pin. Removed the pads..clean w alcohol, sand down to even the pad...squeaky sound all gone! So irritating to brake w the squeak. Thanks!

@lipsach 2 ай бұрын

These are some perfect bike repair videos.

@UrSSuL 2 жыл бұрын

Lessons learned: 4:18 - Retract the piston calipers before removing the brake pads. Some configurations don't really produce a lever big enough for you to push them in with the tool. But if you removed them before, just put the old brake pads in between the tool and caliper to make a sandwich and push the caliper back into open position.

@DeltacruzA9 10 ай бұрын

Bro I've wasted 1 hour bcs I accidentally pressed the lever💀 thanks

@Ccccccccccsssssssssss 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the great video!

@richardsimms251 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@matthewfountain2721 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Everything I needed to know for my bike. Thanks.

@KenBeaconHill Жыл бұрын

This is excellent. Thanks!

@danthemann6565 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. Thank you so much for the hard work.

@moroccanintheuk2485 2 жыл бұрын

You explain more than the guy in bike shop. Good job.

@GoukenGassenarl Жыл бұрын

I truly, truly appreciate this

@danielborisoff 5 жыл бұрын

WOW, You really helped me a lot!!! THANKS

@phonk_producer01 2 жыл бұрын

thanks bro i rreally appreciate your job you helped me so much i didnt want to go to a bike service so i was looking for any video to fix my bike and you saved me ❤❤❤