LBS used hayes pads, but they would not sit right. The pads rubbed so bad that the wheel would not spin freely. They tried a generic brand pad...and the same result.
When comparing the original pad to the new ones, it appears the non-braking surface material is thicker, and the slot in the middle is not as deep.
All pads that were tried are compatible with hydraulics, so I know they can be used.
Is it possible that the screw in the lever assembly needs to be backed out? Or is a bleed job necessary?
The LBS is stumped because they have never seen this problem on other Hayes models. They usually just pop them in.
I have the same problem. I know how to do it, but after I spread the pistons, there is physically not space in there for both pads and a rotor, even with the pistons (I think?) all the way spread.
I have the same problem. I know how to do it, but after I spread the pistons, there is physically not space in there for both pads and a rotor, even with the pistons (I think?) all the way spread.
All the way in for sure, I got the rotor in there, but its so trashed out the wheel wont turn. I'll try again when I get a new rotor.
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