Step four - inspect the pads
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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
