Disc brake pads too close
06-03-20, 03:50 AM
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Disc brake pads too close
Hi people, I recently bought a second-hand croix de fer and was advised the rear brake pads would need changing. This is my first time with disc brakes and certainly with cable-hydraulic hybrid. I've bought some Shimano BS01 pads which are apparently compatible with the TRP HY/RD caliper but the pads are not sitting far enough apart and still a way off from fitting around the disc. The most common suggestion is to lever them back - I've tried this numerous times and I'm pretty convinced they're not going back. I think a new caliper might be needed but would be grateful for any other suggestions. Thank you very much
06-03-20, 04:51 AM
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The pistons need to be pushed back before replacing the pads. The proper tool is the plastic block that comes with the brakes, but you probably don't have that. You could use the old pads and a flat screwdriver to wedge them back. This is the user manual for those brake calipers - https://www.trpbrakes.com/userfiles/...nal_053113.pdf
06-04-20, 10:55 PM
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Are you sure the calipers are mech/hydro and not the TRP mechanical calipers. The current croix de fer 10 has TRP mechanical calipers. If so you would need to find the adjusting screw/knob and retract the piston.
