tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post5363524834440837763..comments2023-12-10T03:18:40.111-05:00Comments on Benno's Blog & More: How-To: Service hydraulic calipers and change padsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02964813007639081465noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-30240001792903518502022-01-20T07:29:26.272-05:002022-01-20T07:29:26.272-05:00This is a wonderful inspiring article. I am practi...This is a wonderful inspiring article. I am practically satisfied with your great work. You have really put together extremely helpful data. Keep it up... Are you planning to buy a new car? For this, you need to sell your old car for good cashback. <a href="https://www.topcashforcarsbrisbane.com.au/" rel="nofollow"> top cash for cars brisbane </a> provides the best <a href="https://www.topcashforcarsbrisbane.com.au/cash-for-cars/" rel="nofollow"> cash for car brisbane </a> services in Australia, and car wreckers Brisbane, that will help you to get a handsome amount for the new car.LaraAfifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169835072265274425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-59168057904047662292020-07-07T08:21:37.751-04:002020-07-07T08:21:37.751-04:00The brake lining is what makes your car slow or st...The brake lining is what makes your car slow or stop. Indeed, the linings rub the brake discs or drums when you generate the braking action. Through this, the kinetic energy of your car is transformed into calorific energy (action combustion). The linings thus allow the contact between the pads and the brake discs not to be too violent. You can find more details in <a href="https://autocarelabs.com/how-long-does-a-car-thermostat-last/" rel="nofollow"> Auto care labs </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-39110437239709343842018-07-18T08:10:03.797-04:002018-07-18T08:10:03.797-04:00Thanks now after buying best brake pads in Dubai I...Thanks now after buying <a href="www.sanddancetyre.com/products/battery-information" rel="nofollow">best brake pads in Dubai</a> I will change pads myself with the help of your article.Sand Dance Tyreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231846301911735763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-19504471066833835792016-04-03T21:25:10.296-04:002016-04-03T21:25:10.296-04:00What is the proper torque no the securing pin (bol...What is the proper torque no the securing pin (bolt) that holds the disk brake pads?OVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747688231094511749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-78489201433474305592016-02-27T09:42:04.973-05:002016-02-27T09:42:04.973-05:00I have a similar problem. Did you get a solution t...I have a similar problem. Did you get a solution to your problem ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653584356721868712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-33646859175056262272016-02-15T08:24:57.664-05:002016-02-15T08:24:57.664-05:00Hi Benno,
When servicing caliper pistons, one pist...Hi Benno,<br />When servicing caliper pistons, one piston fell out. I put it back and bleeded the brakes, repeatedly, but the brake lever has not firmed up completely and shows very little resistance as if there was still air in the system. There is no obvious leakage of the fluid after pressing brake levers and pads are not contaminated by mineral oil, suggesting that pistons/O-rings are okay. I took the caliper apart, cleaned, O-rings seem intact, put everything back, and repeatedly bleeded. No improvement, I am afraid. Not sure what to do, a bit disappointed with Tektro Draco Pro. New O-rings are not available in the UK. <br /><br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-9836618376370864062016-01-13T04:22:45.099-05:002016-01-13T04:22:45.099-05:00A car's braking system is one of the most impo...A car's braking system is one of the most important components in your driving experience, as it's the only thing keeping you from smashing into that bus full of nuns on your spirited run to the grocery store. It's a fairly simple hydraulic system that allows the force applied at the pedal to be translated to clamping force at the wheel. When a brake pad wears down on a rotor, it will often make a squeaking sound when applied. This is an audible safety measure to make sure that the driver knows to change the brakes soon. Unfortunately, some pads don't do this particularly well, so newer cars have brake pad wear sensors installed as part of their system, alerting the driver on the dash that the pads needs replacement. <br /><br />Source: <a href="http://techprotools.blogspot.com/2015/12/brake-caliper-set-few-important.html" rel="nofollow">Brake Caliper Set</a>techprocartoolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945827737086783218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-4330868592105907152015-11-28T16:47:16.201-05:002015-11-28T16:47:16.201-05:00Which model of brake do you have?Which model of brake do you have?Bennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801388803167494975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-80092719196994435102015-11-28T16:41:39.903-05:002015-11-28T16:41:39.903-05:00I messed up my security pins as they were very tig...I messed up my security pins as they were very tight and I spent a lot of time taking them out. I can't find a place to order them from any help would be much appreciated. Thanks PM me at Jfbourne1@gmail.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-4227468277673895032015-10-17T22:32:29.661-04:002015-10-17T22:32:29.661-04:00Ah yes these auriga's really are failing in ve...Ah yes these auriga's really are failing in very similar ways for everybody. First the squeeling brake sounds like contaminated pads. Put new pads in and clean your rotor with alcohol. Jagwire makes some good pads, they are cheap too. I buy the ones with gold backing plates.<br />As for the washer pushing through the snap ring. I have seen this. You can either get a new washer or hammer the old one flat since it is probably warped. You will need to remove the snap ring in order to put the washer back in and then lock it in place with the snap ring. You may have over extended the piston and lost some fluid. It could need a bleed.Bennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801388803167494975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-91943041679333450812015-10-16T20:20:01.262-04:002015-10-16T20:20:01.262-04:00Hi Benno. I recently bought a used gt a avalanche ...Hi Benno. I recently bought a used gt a avalanche with auriga comp brakes. I managed to bleed the none working back brake, but it is squealing badly. Maybe the pads got contaminated or just need replacing. It struggles to brake as well... But that's not the problem. My front lever got dislodged and the washer that sits behind the reach pin ball is now located outside the 'catch washer', if I could call it that. Mineral oil also started leaking from the cylinder/piston. Is there a way I can fix this leak? And how do I remove the catch washer to get the push rod back so the lever doesn't swing around?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311880468937139663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-59743013785936397852015-06-02T14:46:25.939-04:002015-06-02T14:46:25.939-04:00Thanks Very well explained and photographed!Thanks Very well explained and photographed!Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-69377954969866099802014-09-09T21:12:53.564-04:002014-09-09T21:12:53.564-04:00Dont think Benno looks at this now but it Sounds l...Dont think Benno looks at this now but it Sounds like air to me, I did a full bleed on mine and fixed the locking wheel, all though I did notice on a hot day that left brake lever had virtual travel when applying the brake, so definetly temperature related and air bubbles expanding,as avids have no accessible mater cylinder for fluid to expand too,hence the locking pads and full feeling levers when they overheat. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17788114431514290720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-88929979902244671292014-08-17T14:49:15.991-04:002014-08-17T14:49:15.991-04:00Hi Benno,
Do you have any experience with Giant MP...Hi Benno,<br />Do you have any experience with Giant MPH3 brakes? I'm trying to remove the pistons from the calipers. I can't seem to force the piston all the way out. There are two holes on the face of each piston, I was wondering if the holes are used to unscrew the piston from a fixed base with a stop (that normally moves with the piston), it seems odd but they seem solid when almost fully exposed. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-71364069905292771342014-08-01T14:46:27.131-04:002014-08-01T14:46:27.131-04:00So as I posted above my rear caliper is seized. I ...So as I posted above my rear caliper is seized. I pulled the caliper apart today and one piston is seized and the other side is creating all the stopping power. So should I just tear it down and re build it or is it cheaper to buy a new caliper? These are on my focus Blackforest Elixir 3 as posted above in my previous message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-13669033378486450672014-07-31T18:31:01.022-04:002014-07-31T18:31:01.022-04:00Ok I have a set of Elixir 3 on my Focus and the re...Ok I have a set of Elixir 3 on my Focus and the rear is locked up. I have done the maintenance and to no avail as soon as I activate the rear brake the pads close snug on the disk create heat expand the fluid and lock tight on the disk. Any reccomendations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-39597307834095243852014-07-09T12:03:57.307-04:002014-07-09T12:03:57.307-04:00Hi Benno
I just fixed that very same problem, on ...Hi Benno<br /><br />I just fixed that very same problem, on the very same brake on my 2010 Focus<br />:)<br />Thanks a million timesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-90371615594158846572014-06-20T10:17:50.400-04:002014-06-20T10:17:50.400-04:00Hi Benno, thanks for the reply, I've still got...Hi Benno, thanks for the reply, I've still got issues with brakes, what is actually happening is when the weather is hot about 20c in UK, my brakes are locking it would appear in hot conditions, I've bled a little fluid from both caliper and lever but it only temporary fixes it, and the brakes lock on agsin , like I said only when the weather is hot, once the bike is in the shade the brakes free them selves and are fine! I've read that it could be air in the system expanding hence the pads locking on the rotor, would you suggest a full bleed? Thanks mark Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17788114431514290720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-23979151483111917162014-06-17T17:19:55.702-04:002014-06-17T17:19:55.702-04:00Sorry I am so late replying Mark. If you read the...Sorry I am so late replying Mark. If you read the conversation just above your question (posted by supersaian wu) then you can try the same trick. It sounds like your pistons are stuck too far out. Also make sure you are centered properly. See my tutorial - How To: Center your caliper.Bennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801388803167494975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-19282607947045693292014-05-08T07:03:20.562-04:002014-05-08T07:03:20.562-04:00Hi I have avid elixer 3 on my bike and recently th...Hi I have avid elixer 3 on my bike and recently the rear brake is binding on the rotor, I've dropped the wheel out and gave it a spin and it spinned freely so its definetly a brake issue there is zero daylight between both pads and rotor. I have tried re centreing the caliper,and have removed wheel and brake pads, pumped both pistons out and inspected cleaned and they both seem fine, only to put wheel back on and its still binding,any suggestions? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17788114431514290720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-80938659482502424202014-04-18T01:12:02.931-04:002014-04-18T01:12:02.931-04:00I'm glad to hear that method worked for you. ...I'm glad to hear that method worked for you. You are on your way to becoming a disc brake expert :-)<br />BennoBennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801388803167494975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-87985744798053350292014-04-17T13:13:23.182-04:002014-04-17T13:13:23.182-04:00First, Thank you very much, you saved my brake. Th...First, Thank you very much, you saved my brake. The first method is not working, When i pushed them in house, they will comes out about 2mm again immediately.<br /><br />Then I tried the 2nd method, it just work. After installed the wheel back, there is about 2mm gap between pad and rotar now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994417527078236838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-69665894884095181232014-04-17T01:06:01.232-04:002014-04-17T01:06:01.232-04:00Is it possible to push both pistons back in at the...Is it possible to push both pistons back in at the same time? Sounds like you pumped too much fluid into your brake line and caliper. If you push both pistons in at the same time then it should push that extra fluid back into the brake lever reservoir.<br />If you can't push the pistons back in, or if they still rub then there is a chance that you have too much fluid in your brake. Try gently opening the fluid port on the caliper all the while squeezing the brake lever a little bit so that there is pressure in the line (this is so that when you upen the fluid port that you don't suck air into the caliper).<br />Then with the port open squeeze the lever a little bit so that a few drops of fluid come out. Still holding the lever (so you don't suck in air) close the the fluid port. You should now be able to push your pistons further into the caliper :-)Bennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801388803167494975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-67926004573032682262014-04-16T23:56:50.848-04:002014-04-16T23:56:50.848-04:00Hello, I am a newbie rider and using diac brake th...Hello, I am a newbie rider and using diac brake the first time. My bjke is not more than a month age. i found the front wheel brake rubbing the rotar last night, and removed the brake out. Found that seems only the left piston is moving, so i held the left piston firm and press the brake lever, then the right poston moves out. Then i try to push back both piston to its home position but they just can not. When i push in the left piston, the right piston moves out and vice versa. Finally I inserted back the pads and increase the gap by using a screw driver.<br /><br />Finally the front wheel is installed back, but i found there is no space identified by eyeball between the pads and the rotar now, and the rotar is rubbing the pads continously. What can i do to improve the situation?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994417527078236838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270141666701458904.post-38302787158910638642014-01-17T19:43:09.198-05:002014-01-17T19:43:09.198-05:00Hey, sorry for the late reply. Have you bled your...Hey, sorry for the late reply. Have you bled your brakes yet? <br />And I meant to pump the brakes a few times while pushing the fluid through. That way it forces air bubbles out of the brake lever. So squeeze, release. Repeat. Bennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801388803167494975noreply@blogger.com