front brake pads

i bought some new front brake pads today too replace the old worn ones, i am having trouble getting the new ones in because the old ones where so worn and the new ones have allot more meat on them.

Is there a proper way to install new pads on the calipers?

Is there a way of pushing the cylinder in more so it gives me more room?

Thanks Steve.

 

I don't have experience with my bikes brakes yet, but on my car we use a clamp to pull the cylinder back into the caliper, which I think is why the pedal is spongy for the first few pumps after the change. I'd imagine it would be similar.

 

You'll need to push the piston back, it has moved out to take up the wear in the old pads.

I used a tool like this.
It is also possible to use a C clamp.

I like to leave the old pad on the piston to protect it.

 

You might want to try smashing an empty pack of Marlboro's flat and sliding the cardboard in to protect the rotor from getting scratched while you gently persuade the old pad up against the protruding caliper cylinder with a small pry bar or a big screwdriver ... after cracking the bleed nipple open to release the pressure. No back pressure on the seals. A little bit of brake fluid squirts into the rag you put over the open nipple. New pads in quick. No fight. Top-off the Master. Pull the brake lever and hold. Tighten the bleed screw and you're done. Taking your time, the first time ... 10 minutes. With a little practice ... pit-stop!

Badda-bing; badda-boom.

 

I do it just like Rick said!

 

thanks for the suggestions all, Job Done!!!

 

What about the back brakes, any advise,, Ive never done brakes,but an about to.