Changing brake pads.

Stupid question here. I'm having trouble getting the plastic cover off to even start the pad replacement. Is it supposed to "pop" off with leverage, or are there clips holding it in place? I've looked around and this doesn't seem to be an issue anyone else has had.

 

Hello Kurt you should start a new post for your problem (this is a old post). Also include what type of bike you have. And if you haven't rebuilt your calipers/ brake lines/ master cylinder you might want to think about it. O and your rear breaks.

 

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Buy an aerosol can of Disc Brake Kleen.
Spray the Front Brake Caliper and especially the Brake Pads and surrounding area very thoroughly

If the spraying has any affect the noise is Brake Pad Squeal ... which I highly suspect.

Very easily eliminated.

Remove the Front Pads and ... "Chamfer" ... the sharp Leading Edges on the Pads away.
You simply round-off the sharp Right-Angle which contacts the Brake Rotor at 90-Degrees.
With the sharp edge eliminated from the Chamfering ... the Pad and Rotor will no longer have the condition that causes them to squeal.

Remove the Point of the Right Angle on the Pads ... all the way around.
Take care not to inhale the dust created.
Some Pads still contain Asbestos which is a known Carcinogen.