Rear brakes... what I did wrong and where to go now?

[Cormanus]

Bob, that pub with the white grommet thing on the end needs a special grease as I recall.

The pads are tricky to get in. I can't check as I'm away from home, but they kinda have to hang off something at the front and it can be tricky to get them to stay there as you lower the housing. Hence the need for the prehensile tail. I guess.

[max]

Bob here are some pictures to explain how to get the new pads in;

This part of the pad rests on the support ledge from the caliper carrier ( no 9 in Popgun's link is a stainless clip that lets the pads slide easy as they wear over time ) ;


The rear 12mm.bolt needs to be removed to access the pads and the caliper lifted forward some,
the forward hex bolt stays in place;


Rest the new pad closest to the piston onto the support ledge, push it upward against the spring ( no7 in the fiche picture in Popgun's link )
and put the pin through it to hold it in place.
then put the other pad in place on it's support ledge and push it upward against the spring;


Push the pin through it and start it a few turns to keep it in it's place;



Should look like this;


see next post for next steps but sofar this took 5 minutes.
Check that the bushing for the 12mm. bolt can move freely to allow for sideways movement as the pads wear down.
Tilt the caliper down in place for the 12mm. bolt to go back in it's place;


When all is back into place make sure the groove in the alu part that holds the caliper ( caliper carrier ) is securely around the flat piece that is on the singarm;


When finished the caliper should look like this from the side;


So the hard part is to get the pads to sit on their support ledge before tilting them upward against the spring that prevents them from rattling and keep them there i.e. put the pin in one pad at the time, just go over the post several times so you get the idea.

See how you go there and don't forget to test the brales for correct operation before going for a test drive, the pads need to be close to the disk!

[max]

And a yt link to a useful video;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8bN-IzGww0

[Lord Popgun]

Nice pics and explanation Max!

[Houtman_imp]

Bob , I willingly hold your hand but our wife's might get the wrong idea !
Secondly : it might be time to buy a new bike when the rear brakes are worn out.

[MN-Ed_imp]

Max - thank you for the photos and step-by-step. Those are very helpful!

[Inhouse Bob]

Thanks so much Max. It's that mysterious "ledge" that I am having trouble accessing, but I think you have given me what I need. Plus, I've looked up some new curse words on the interwebs, just in case I need them.

Cormanus, I've got the grease!

Houtman, your lovely wife is a nurse... she's seen it all. And I agree about the new bike theory of brake repair

Now, off to slay this dragon!!

Edit/Update: It took less than 45 seconds to get everything installed and aligned using MAX's photo tutorial. It's all about doing things in the proper order. Brilliant, MAX; thanks!
And thanks to everyone else that contributed. I feel like a frickin' household hero! Now, off to clean the dryer's lint trap. Woot!

[max]

Nothing like a happy ending and feedback, cheers Bob

[Houtman_imp]

Bob , there is a very use full video on YouTube explaining how to clean a lint trap incase you get stuck.....

[Inhouse Bob]