The stops in life are often sudden. So, when you are engaged in eBike maintenance, you should not overlook the brake pads. These are important for your electric vehicle’s safety and performance. They help you stop accurately where you need to.
So, here’s a throwback to when my friend got the revolutionary new Revolt RV400, which still gives him excellent performance. But recently he decided to change his brake pads at home for the first time.
I helped with it all, during which I picked up a lot of helpful insights that I believe you, my fellow reader, will find quite useful.
If you want to know about Revolt eBike brake pad replacement, these will prove helpful for changing the brake pads at home.
Tools You’ll Need
Before you know how to change Revolt eBike brakes, let us first talk about the tools you will need during the process. Having the right tools helped my friend, too.
Here is what can be used:
✅ Replacement brake pads (specific to Revolt eBike)
✅ A set of Allen key wrenches (mainly 5mm and 6mm)
✅ A pair of pliers
✅ Clean cloth or paper towels
✅ Optional: brake cleaner
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Revolt eBike Brake Pads
Here is a step-by-step guide to changing the Revolt eBike Brake Pads:
1. Remove the Wheel
The first step in this eBike brake pad installation guide is taking the wheel off. See now, pay close attention to how to do this.\
My friend first powered off the bike and made sure it was stable. The centre stand can be used for balance.
Use a 5mm Allen Wrench to loosen the screws that held the wheel in place. It is important to support the wheel as it comes loose to prevent any damage to the rotor or the other components.
This is a very straightforward process. Now if you have never done this before, take it slow, you got this.
2. Access the Brake Caliper
Now we moved to the brake callipers. This has the pads. You can easily spot these on the Revolt RV400 since they are right above the wheel.
I helped my friend by using a 6mm Allen wrench to remove the bolts holding the calliper.
Buddies, ensure to pay special attention here because there are small clips and screws that should be handled carefully for brake pads.
When the caliper is off, you can set it aside in a safe spot (do not lose them, you need to put them back together!).
3. Remove the Old Brake Pads
The old disc brake pads will inevitably be worn down and must be pulled out. My friend did this with a pair of pliers. You should also check for any retaining pins or clips before tugging at the pads.
I told him about carefully removing the small retaining clip that holds these pads in place. You can then bring in the pliers. Do you like puzzles? Who does not?
Consider this process like putting apart a puzzle only to put it back together, so do keep in mind how exactly you do it. Understanding it this way also works when RV400 headlights are not working.
4. Clean the Brake Area
One thing I’d want to emphasize in the process of changing Revolt RV400 brake pads is the proper cleaning of the brake area.
Be sure to clean the calliper and brake rotor. A clean cloth will be the best for this along with a bit of the brake cleaner, which is optional.
Remember, clean brakes are happy brakes, or however, that goes. In the long run, cleaning will prevent squeaky brakes and allow smoother operation.
The extra effort toward a spotless brake area is definitely worth it. This is important even if you are replacing disc brakes on Revolt.
5. Install the New Brake Pads
Now the good part is here. You can install the new brake pads since the old pads are out and the area is clean. The new pads must be carefully put into place so they are aligned well. The Revolt Motors RV400 has a slight difference between the left and right pads.
Make sure to double-check once. The retaining clip will hold the new brake pads. The time to carefully piece your puzzle together is near, and I bet you can do it right if done carefully.
6. Reassemble and Adjust
My friend and I worked collaboratively to reattach the brake calliper to ensure it was aligned with the rotor. Then, we secured the bolts using the Allen wrench.
When the calliper is in place, the wheel must be reattached. Do not worry here, this is the reverse of what you did in the first step.
However, as a beginner, you should still make sure the wheel is aligned properly. Alignment of every part will help you even when fixing Revolt RV400 lighting issues.
My friend adjusted the brake lever slightly to ensure it felt right under his hand.
When everything feels in place after adjusting the Revolt eBike brakes, the bike can be taken out for a short test drive. The new pads worked great for my friend and definitely felt like new.
Final Thoughts
For people who have never taken upon this task, changing the brake pads on the Revolt RV400 may seem daunting at first.
Trust me, my friend and I are not experts either, but hey, we did it regardless. With the right tools and Revolt eBike brake maintenance tips, you can do it, too!
To change your Revolt eBike brake pads, just remove the wheel, replace the old pads, clean the area, install new pads, reassemble everything, and test the brakes.
