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Duncan
Guest
Hi,
I have a set of Hayes Nines. I've just worn my way through a set of pads
and discs[1] and replaced and installed a new set.
I can get the pistons to retract enough to fit the new discs and pads but
not enough for them to spin freely.
It's my understanding that when the lever is open the fluid is able to flow
back into the reservoir. I've tried wedging a screwdriver[2] between the
pads to hold them apart and left them overnight but when I remove it there
is always a bit of spring back to their original position.
Are there any tricks to getting them to retract further? It would make
sense to me to open the bleed valve briefly while they're held apart but I'm
not so sure so thought I'd ask for other options.
Cheers,
Duncan.
[1] Not very impressed to only get 3000 km out of the pads and discs. The
discs may have lasted a while longer but they had hit their service limit.
[2] A degreased and quite wide screwdriver so as not to damage the pads.
I have a set of Hayes Nines. I've just worn my way through a set of pads
and discs[1] and replaced and installed a new set.
I can get the pistons to retract enough to fit the new discs and pads but
not enough for them to spin freely.
It's my understanding that when the lever is open the fluid is able to flow
back into the reservoir. I've tried wedging a screwdriver[2] between the
pads to hold them apart and left them overnight but when I remove it there
is always a bit of spring back to their original position.
Are there any tricks to getting them to retract further? It would make
sense to me to open the bleed valve briefly while they're held apart but I'm
not so sure so thought I'd ask for other options.
Cheers,
Duncan.
[1] Not very impressed to only get 3000 km out of the pads and discs. The
discs may have lasted a while longer but they had hit their service limit.
[2] A degreased and quite wide screwdriver so as not to damage the pads.