Follow the steps below to replace the brake pads on your Ariel Rider e-bike. When to replace your pads: Brake pads should be replaced once the friction material wears down to a total thickness of 2.2 mm (applies to both 4 mm and 5 mm base plate types

<h2 id="brake-pad-replacement-guide">Brake Pad Replacement Guide</h2>Follow the steps below to replace the brake pads on your Ariel Rider e-bike.<hr><h3 id="step-1-remove-the-old-brake-pads">Step 1: Remove the Old Brake Pads</h3><ol><li>Remove the wheel from the fork or frame.</li><li>Remove the pad retaining hardware:<ul><li>Threaded bolt setup:Carefully pull the cotter pin from the pad retaining bolt. Then, use a 3mm Allen wrench to loosen and remove the retaining bolt from the caliper sleeve.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2026050119-4baa0dda-769c-464d-acfd-4efef646ef51-1084e56c-2b45-4b0f-8ef0-bbc695d82967.png" alt="Removing the cotter pin from the pad retaining bolt" style="width: 100%; max-width: 300px; height: auto;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></li><li>Split fixing pin setup: If your caliper uses a split fixing pin instead of a bolt, use needle-nose pliers to straighten the bent end and pull the pin straight out.</li></ul></li><li>Using a plastic disc brake piston spreader (or a non-marring tool), push the pistons on both sides evenly back into the caliper housing to create space for the new, thicker pads.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2026050119-92e3b058-145f-4d49-bdbb-d1463ee86676-684f1fad-decd-49b6-ab16-397def2f7981.jpeg" alt="Pushing brake pistons back into the housing" style="width: 100%; max-width: 300px; height: auto;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></li></ol>When to replace your pads: Brake pads should be replaced once the friction material wears down to a total thickness of 2.2 mm (applies to both 4 mm and 5 mm base plate types).&#xA0;New Pad <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2026050119-6cbe28e1-3d06-429d-992e-dc45f7156498-1faa80c4-bdc6-4b45-91c9-84a77b748515.jpeg" alt="New brake pad" style="width: 100%; max-width: 250px; height: auto;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> &#xA0;Worn Pad <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2026050119-56dc099b-5e94-4d78-9704-1c9c6bc0948e-2809ac06-e642-4ba9-8fde-c573f452c188.jpeg" alt="Worn brake pad" style="width: 100%; max-width: 250px; height: auto;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><hr><h3 id="step-2-install-the-new-brake-pads">Step 2: Install the New Brake Pads</h3><ol><li>Insert the new brake pads and metal spring clip assembly together into the caliper slot.</li><li>Secure the pads in place:<ul><li>If using a retaining bolt: Slide the bolt back through the sleeve, torque it to 0.8&#x2013;1.2 Nm, and reattach the cotter pin through the end of the bolt.</li><li>If using a fixing pin: Insert the pin through the caliper and pad hole, then bend the split end with pliers to lock it into place.</li></ul></li><li>Reinstall the wheel, ensure the rotor is centered between the new pads, and pump the brake lever a few times to set the pistons.</li></ol>If you have any questions, please reach out to us through our <a href="https://arielrider.com/pages/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact form</a>.

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