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- Before installing the new pads,
thoroughly clean the calliper with
disc brake cleaner and an oil-free
rag. Make sure you run the rag
through the inside of the calliper
to remove any dirt, grease or
anything else that could mess up
your brand new pads. - Make sure the pads are properly
assembled before installing
them (some models can be left
and right hand specific). Most
will have a spring mechanism
that holds them away from the
rotor and stops them rattling. In
some cases the spring requires
correct orientation too—best
to check the manufacturer’s
instructions if you’re unsure. With
everything in place, hold the
pads and spring together in a
sandwich and slip it back into
the calliper (the opposite of
how they came out).- If your pads were really worn,
it’s best to check the condition
of your rotors too. Grab your
verniers and measure the
thickness of the brake track.
With most brands, a fresh rotor
will be 1.8mm thick (Magura
is one exception with 2.0mm
rotors). If your 1.8mm rotors
measure 1.5mm or less, replace
them with a new set. Our SRAM
rotors measured 1.73mm
(1.8mm when new) so they've
still got plenty of life left!