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Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement

  1. Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Brake pads: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Brake pads: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the hub dynamo connector

  2. Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Remove the front wheel: step 2, image 1 of 2 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Remove the front wheel: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Loosen the clamping screw with 4mm Allen key / Allen and remove the front wheel from the fork.

  3. Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Pull out the cotter pin: step 3, image 1 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Pull out the cotter pin: step 3, image 2 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Pull out the cotter pin: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Press the cotter pin together with the pointed pliers at the ends and pull out.

  4. Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Remove brake pads: step 4, image 1 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Remove brake pads: step 4, image 2 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Remove brake pads: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Push the squeaky brake pads out with the needle nose pliers. (For heavily worn brake pads, push the brake pistons outwards).

  5. Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Insert new brake pads: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Insert new brake pads: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the new brake pads together with the spring into the caliper.

  6. Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Insert safety pin: step 6, image 1 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Insert safety pin: step 6, image 2 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Insert safety pin: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the new split pin and gently press the ends apart with the needle nose pliers.

  7. Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Install front wheel: step 7, image 1 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Install front wheel: step 7, image 2 of 3 Disc Brake Shimano BR-M445 Brake Pads Replacement, Install front wheel: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the front wheel into the fork and tighten the axle bolt with the 4mm Allen key / Allen key.

    • Test concentricity and dynamo.

Conclusion

Repeat the steps in order to reassemble your device.

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