Step one – remove the wheel
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The wear sustained by this pad is obvious from its thinness
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It's easier to replace brake pads when the wheel has been removed
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The poor condition of this graphic is evidence of wear suffered by the rim
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Pads can be persuaded to leave the shoe with use of a screwdriver
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Silver particles on the pad are likely to be pieces of aluminium from the rim. Remove with a pick if the shoe has sufficiently good to be used again
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Grub screws can wear and easily become rounded. If your replacement pads are supplied with new grub screws, use them
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New pads and regularly inspected rims - a safe combination
Step one – remove the wheel
While it’s possible to replace cartridge brake pads with the wheel in situ, it’s easier to do so if the wheel is removed, a process that takes seconds.
If you’re replacing pads at the rear, shift to the outer chainring and the smallest cog on the cassette. In either case, front or rear, release the lever on the caliper before removing the wheel.