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Originally Posted by nickbee
Just ordered a set of HH’s from Scott. What’s the method for replacing the front pads? I know how to remove them by taking out the “hanger bolts” but what then? I know the calipers need to be “reset” to accept the thickness of the fresh pads.
Then my next question is would this be a good time to add new fluid. I have braided lines where both are attached up top at the master. Rigor gave me the great method of bleeding my rears with a piece of hose on the bleeder. Do I do the same doing one side at a time? Also what’s a good fluid to use?
Thanks!
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First, see how much fluid is in your front master reservoir. If it's almost full, take a little out.
Replace the cap.
Take out the two allens that are on the side of the caliper, that go through the front brake pads. The metal "anti-rattle" tab will come out on its own.
Take one pad out, and using a small crew driver, gently press the 2 pistons back in. They should go back nice and easy.
Replace with a new pad.
Now do the other pad.
Now....use a tiny screw driver and align your pads, and stick the pin in almost half way. Get that anti-rattle tab, and place it on top, paying attention to the arrow on it, showing you which way it's supposed to go.
Push the pin through the tab, while pressing down on the tiny metal thing that sticks up on the top. Once the allen/pin is through, start threading it in.
Repeat for the botton pin.
Snug the pins, but don't over torque them.
Pump the brakes before doing the other side.
After you do the other side, pump the brakes again.
Top off fluid to proper level.
Replace reservoir cap and wa-la, you're done.
To change brake fluid:
Just take a small hose (6"+) and place it on your brake caliper bleeder.
Take the reservior cover screws out, and the cap off.
Cover the reservoir with a flat, open rag. (keep brake fluid off everything.)
Crack the bleeder.
Place end of hose in a suitable container.
S-L-O-W-L-Y, pump brakes, keeping an eye on the reservoir level. As you pump the brakes, note that the dirty fluid will come out of the hose, while you add clean, clear fluid to the reservoir as needed. when the fluid from the hose is nice and clean, you're done.
Make sure not to accidently let the level get too low, and suck air into the system.
Repeat for both calipers.
Tighten bleeders.
Top off fluid.
Replace cap on reservoir.
Pump up brakes.
Ride.
Replacing front brake pads / fluid?
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