Nuts
and
BOLTS
and rechecked the torque, then fully loosened
the adjustment nut and re-torqued to 18lbs.
We next put on the locking washer and then
screwed the retaining nut to 43lbs and bent
two locking washer tabs, one forward and one
backwards, which secured both nuts. You may
need to pull the axle slightly outwards to line up
the retaining circlip, which was next.
With the end in sight, and using new gaskets
and fresh grease, we re-positioned the cleaned
hub body and tightened the six bolts with their
cone and spring washers to 20lbs. Finally, we
lined up the clean greased hub cover with its six
bolts and torqued to 7lbs.
Check for smooth and proper operation
before continuing.
That, folks, is the hardest part done.CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS
Next, wipe around the caliper with an old brush
to aid with cleaning. Then, loosen the cap on the
brake reservoir to allow for any fluid expansion.
To insert new pads inside the caliper, we used
brute force to spread the caliper pistons apart
to allow the new thicker pads to be inserted
and slide over the rotor, and followed this by
replacing the retaining spring and pins. Once
lined up, we tightened the caliper’s two retaining
bolts to 90lbs after dabbing them with Loctite
for added assurance.TIME TO HIT THE ROAD
After cleaning and replacing the wheels we
checked the brake fluid level.
It’s imperative to take necessary steps to
bed in the pads and rotors to ensure maximum
performance and life. Some suggest starting
at 60kph, then slowing down by applying
moderate pressure without stopping fully; and
to repeat this about 10 times. Then from about
70kph do another three slow-downs, applying
heavy pressure without coming to a full stop.
All up it took us about 4.5 hours, including
running back to Repco, to complete the job.
Once again, I urge you to seek expert advice if
in doubt, as the brake systemmust always be
working at its best. Yourlifedepends on it. No
question! Happy Wheeling.CTANew pads slotted in easy, followed with the caliper locking pinThe finished product. Now to do the other side!“A FEW CONSUMABLE COMPONENTS WILL INEVITABLY
WEATHER AND WEAR... TYRES, BATTERIES, FLUIDS AND
BRAKES ALL SUFFER AS THE ODOMETER TURNS”
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best choice for replacement pads