Removing the front wheel...

[Simon Davey]

Do front wheels have a spindle that's threaded either end?

Or, is it an inverted nut that winds into a cavity?

 

I've ordered the tool that fits into the inverted wheel socket/thingy, but, there's one each side. 

Am I going to need two of the said tools, or will I be doing one side at a time?

Am I over thinking it, does Paddington bear really like marmalade?

Cheers

Edited September 14, 2024 by Simon Davey

[RideWithStyles]

Some do and some don’t.

Should have a single hex in one side used to tighten the spindle, that hex sits into a grooved recess.

Some are threaded at the far end of the axle into the lower sanction (no nut).

some have a nut on the end,on the side face of the sanction.

 

all be locked by either one or two small nip bolts below to grip the sanctions tighter.

 

[Simon Davey]

Maybe, just maybe, I'll look at the handbook

[husoi]

As @RideWithStyles says.

Depends on the bike.

Pics of both sides will help giving you the correct advice 

[Simon Davey]

This is what I have, same thing but different sizes?

 

 

 

 

[husoi]

You just loosen the 4 bolts at the end of the forks.

The axle should slide out.

Use a thin bar inside the right side being careful not to touch the thread if there was a volt in there.

Alternatively, use the bolt to push the axle out to the left.

Use a rubber mallet

[Simon Davey]

20 minutes ago, husoi said:

You just loosen the 4 bolts at the end of the forks.

The axle should slide out.

Use a thin bar inside the right side being careful not to touch the thread if there was a volt in there.

Alternatively, use the bolt to push the axle out to the left.

Use a rubber mallet

 

Thank you for your time, much appreciated. 

When DHL finally deliver my new discs, I'll update. 

[husoi]

Check of you need to remove the calipers.

Most bikes you need to do it or the dial gets in the way

[RideWithStyles]

If your meaning the abs ring and sensor? Correct but looks like a non abs unit so less faffing.

[Simon Davey]

7 hours ago, husoi said:

Check of you need to remove the calipers.

Most bikes you need to do it or the dial gets in the way

 

The calipers will be coming off to fit new pads. 

 

6 hours ago, RideWithStyles said:

If your meaning the abs ring and sensor? Correct but looks like a non abs unit so less faffing.

 

Yes, non ABS, less faffing. 

[husoi]

8 hours ago, RideWithStyles said:

If your meaning the abs ring and sensor? Correct but looks like a non abs unit so less faffing.

I don't know if that bike's front wheel will be the same as the pan.

You can't remove the wheel without first taking out at least one of the calipers or the tyre will be stuck between them.

And isn't a faff it's just 2 extra bolts to come out.

[Simon Davey]

19 minutes ago, husoi said:

I don't know if that bike's front wheel will be the same as the pan.

You can't remove the wheel without first taking out at least one of the calipers or the tyre will be stuck between them.

And isn't a faff it's just 2 extra bolts to come out.

 

Both callipers will be coming off.

This will make wheel removal easier, and I'm replacing the pads.

More importantly, it'll make wheel replacement easier 

Edited September 15, 2024 by Simon Davey

[husoi]

Don't forget a spacer between the pads.

 

You don't want a piston to come out and spread fluid all over

[Simon Davey]

2 hours ago, husoi said:

Don't forget a spacer between the pads.

 

You don't want a piston to come out and spread fluid all over

 

Good point 

[Tiggie]

3 hours ago, Simon Davey said:

 

Both callipers will be coming off.

This will make wheel removal easier, and I'm replacing the pads.

More importantly, it'll make wheel replacement easier 

 

loosen any bolts for changing the pads on the calipers before you take it off the frame. So much easier but easy to forget about doing until its too late!

[Nick the wanderer]

I bet if you had a Haynes type manual the removal/ installation process is pretty simple. It's the not quite knowing bit that frustrates.

I bet you have the the wheel out in half an hour or less, providing your fasteners are all good. Good luck!

[Simon Davey]

45 minutes ago, Nick the wanderer said:

I bet if you had a Haynes type manual the removal/ installation process is pretty simple. It's the not quite knowing bit that frustrates.

I bet you have the the wheel out in half an hour or less, providing your fasteners are all good. Good luck!

 

Yep, found it in the manual. 

The spindle unwinds from the right side. 

The only detailed part in the manual is realigning the speedo gears. 

Edited September 16, 2024 by Simon Davey

[Simon Davey]

So, yeah, it was easy........

Getting it lined back up again wasn't so easy, but still didn't take that long.

[husoi]

The satisfaction of a job well done

[AstronautNinja]

I'm looking forward to similar tasks myself when the time comes

 

I am fortunate to share a space with a mechanic so I can get pretty brave with my attempts haha 

[Simon Davey]

8 hours ago, AstronautNinja said:

I'm looking forward to similar tasks myself when the time comes

 

I am fortunate to share a space with a mechanic so I can get pretty brave with my attempts haha 

 

Very useful, all you need is the right tools and a tub to keep the bits in. Magnetic trays are very good. 

Edited September 19, 2024 by Simon Davey