So if you didn't push in the pistons before installing the new pads, you should push the pistons in. Remove the wheel, remove the pads, and using a thin plastic tire lever, push the pistons back in. Reverse the process.Installed new pads on my Guide RSC brakes and now they are rubbing the rotors. What am I missing? How do I get them to open up? Do I just push the piston in a bit?
What he said. Can try carefully cracking a bleed port if you don't have a kit. Unless @JDurk is correct.Too much fluid probably
Ain’t got no time for that nonsense. I’m too busy building up my new DH wheels.Do a full bleed and flush all the old brake fluid out .
Cant wait for the my wheels won't stay true thread followed closely by my brake levers are really inconsistent thread 🤣🤣🤣🤣Ain’t got no time for that nonsense. I’m too busy building up my new DH wheels.
Fluid level doesn't change when pads wear out.Too much fluid probably
What @Ryan.P said. It's so easy to do with the SRAM kit too. Literally takes 5 minutes a side.Ain’t got no time for that nonsense. I’m too busy building up my new DH wheels.
I had something similar with my sram force brake pads. I bought some off Ebay then bought original red pads. They both rubbed until I bled the system.I bled my brakes back in February. I think the issue is that the new Galfer pads are slightly thicker than stock Sram pads. I let out a bit of fluid and that seems to have helped.
Which alignment tool do you use?Are you using a brake alignment tool after you open the piston? You have to loosen both bolts on the brakes push the tool between the pads pull brake lever in and tighten bolts. A perfect alignment. Hope this helps.
I’ve never had success using those, so I rely on precision eyeballs.Which alignment tool do you use?
I’ve never had success using those, so I rely on precision eyeballs.
I did that yesterday. 8 miles at Sterling with what felt like a small child being dragged behind me. In hindsight, I should have bled the brakes. On the flipside, I now have quads like tree trunks.Use the @Kaleidopete method, and ride the bike until it self corrects!
And you need new padsI did that yesterday. 8 miles at Sterling with what felt like a small child being dragged behind me. In hindsight, I should have bled the brakes. On the flipside, I now have quads like tree trunks.
I have the Corki brake alignment tool bought on Amazon. There are more expensive tools but these work well for a home repair.Which alignment tool do you use?