Brake pads for your scooter or moped
A disc brake works by means of brake pads mounted on the brake caliper. These brake pads are pushed against the brake disc, causing friction and the scooter or moped will slow down. So brake pads play a big role in slowing down your scooter or moped. It is therefore very important that these work well and that they are well cared for. There are many different shapes and sizes, so it's good to know when to replace them and what kind your moped or scooter needs. You usually notice it immediately when your scooter brakes badly or when it is running stiff. This is the time to take action.
Scooter Brake Pads Replacement
When your front brake brakes badly, or the fluid level of your brake fluid drops, it's time for new brake pads. The brake pot on the steering wheel usually has a viewing window so you can read the level and know how much it hits on. So a low level usually tells you that your brake pads are worn out. Just like a new piston, you can also order new brake pads online and assemble it yourself. Money for this too pay attention to which one you buy and first find out how it works, before you just tinker with your scooter.
What should I pay attention to when replacing my brake pads?
Everything you need to know about scooter brake pads!
First, it is important that you have to measure the material by thickness. This is the material between the base plate of the brake pad and the brake disc. If the lining is less than 5 mm thick, you will have to replace the brake pads. But yes, how do you do that? And what do you have to take into account? First, you need to buy the right brake pads, you can easily do this at Zandri.nl. It's attached to the front fork with two bolts. For this, you usually need ring key 13. Next, you need to loosen the retaining pins. Often these are under a plastic case or protective cap that you can pull away from it. After the locking pins have been loosened, you can remove the brake pads. Now you can exchange them with the new brake pads. Make sure you always put a little copper grease on the back of the new brake pads before placing them in the brake caliper of your scooter. The friction material should always be on the inside of the claw. Now gently push the retaining pins back into place, after you also greased it with copper grease. The brake caliper can also be back on. Gently slide it over the disc. Once that is done, you can also tighten the 2 bolts again.
Checking brake pads
How do you know if you did it right Through an easy control. Important to know is that you should never press your brake lever when the brake caliper is loose. The brake pads are then pushed together and are even harder to detach afterwards. If this does happen, try to detach between them carefully with a screwdriver.
Order new brake pads online
Of course, new brake pads are necessary to be able to brake properly with your scooter. When replacing your brake pads, it is wise to also check your brake discs for damage or wear. Sometimes one of them is no longer good and therefore needs replacement. So it is certainly important that they are replaced. You can order these online from websites such as those of our Zandri.nl. We sell brake pads at competitive prices make sure you order the good brake pads for your scooter. This saves unnecessary return costs and annoyance.
Worn brake pads?
If you hear an abrasive sound, chances are that the brake pads are worn out and therefore need to be replaced. Above you can read everything about how and what. Driving through worn brake pads is absolutely not smart, this is dangerous because your brakes no longer work properly. You also get “iron on iron”. Because your brake pads are worn; instead of the liner, the steel of the brake pad comes against the steel of the brake disc. Usually, you're already late. If the brake disc is damaged as a result, you must also replace it.