02-23-2017, 11:13 AM
So I need to replace the front brakes on the YBR (still saving up for the bigger bike 
) and am thinking of doing it myself because:
1) The bike is getting on now and saving up for a bigger bike means it will soon not be needed
2) I have a car so if I feck this up it's not the end of the world
3) Good experience gainer by spending a weekend doing the job
4) It seems like it'll be fun - I've been spending far too much time on the computer at a weekend over winter so getting into the garage will be a good change of scenary
5) I still want the bike to get to work pending the bigger bike and I want it to do so safely, rather than risk something going wrong
Now, having never done brakes before, I thought I'd check with you experienced lot for what I should, or should not, be doing.
For reference, I'll be replacing the disc and the pads.
I have a toolbox with tools in it which I use for the general maintenance (chain adjustment, etc.), but should I be looking at any specialty tools for this job? I have allen keys, spanners, screwdrivers, hammers and tape measures, but is there anything else?
And finally, any do's or don'ts with this/anecdotes that might assist me in the job?
) and am thinking of doing it myself because:1) The bike is getting on now and saving up for a bigger bike means it will soon not be needed
2) I have a car so if I feck this up it's not the end of the world
3) Good experience gainer by spending a weekend doing the job
4) It seems like it'll be fun - I've been spending far too much time on the computer at a weekend over winter so getting into the garage will be a good change of scenary
5) I still want the bike to get to work pending the bigger bike and I want it to do so safely, rather than risk something going wrong
Now, having never done brakes before, I thought I'd check with you experienced lot for what I should, or should not, be doing.
For reference, I'll be replacing the disc and the pads.
I have a toolbox with tools in it which I use for the general maintenance (chain adjustment, etc.), but should I be looking at any specialty tools for this job? I have allen keys, spanners, screwdrivers, hammers and tape measures, but is there anything else?
And finally, any do's or don'ts with this/anecdotes that might assist me in the job?