Well, I only went and did it😱. Bought the kit; drilled the hole; filed the screw; removed old, fitted new pistons/seals; bled system, and bingo; one rideable fatbike.

For one normally guilty of “fettling muppetry” of a high order, I’m pretty chuffed with myself today. Hopefully no, lever to the bars whilst slithering down a hillside, instigated death will happen first ride.

Thanks everyone for your tips and advice.

I use something like this:

Great tip 👍

Yes I’d tentatively explored that option, and You know what I think I just might.

Took Caliper off, pumping a little first, and no way will the pistons come out for cleaning, so it’s new Caliper time I think.

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Really didn’t want to go that far, I just want to replace the old Caliper with a new one, and it sounds, by what you’re saying, as if that should all be ok.

This is what I intended to do, and still hopefully do, buy buying similar to the brake advertised in the above link.

I just can’t find any info stating that I can: remove old Caliper and fit new style (S4?) without any further modifications.

ie just swap new for old

The plot thickens “jsync”

It would appear that mine are the old style and the one from bike discount (link above)

So, anyone know if I can I fit the new new Caliper to the old mounts/tubing etc?

Thanks Tracey …. so, does this look ok?

https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/sram-guide-r-disc-brake-rear-960527

Is this any good?

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Ah Tracey, are we saying some Guide Rs have different fittings?

This looks like the route that may be best for me. More hours of incompetent fettling are just not an option.
I’d like to just remove the old Caliper, and replace with new one, keeping lever etc for spares.
I have bleed kit, and have bled droppers before, so should be OK.
Any good known instruction vids for muppets?

I think I may have “gone too far” with 2 of the pistons. They all moved out at a different rate, one not at all. Can’t seem to get them all back in evenly now, and definitely can’t get pads in. Poor fettling on my behalf, I’m afraid.

Mine are the old single pot brakes. Will all of the options posted here fit my frame/discs etc?

2 ordered. Cheers OP

Brilliant. Thanks guys. I can find it on YT and play it via Apple TV on the telly.

That’ll do nicely will that.

Cheers

Not sure who you’ve seen, or what your situation is, but before you go any further, I’d get a consultation with this guy. He works NHS and private, and is part of the Orth Team in Manchester….loads of pros from all sports use them, and IMHO they are the best.

Dont sell your bikes until you’re 120% certain you’re out of the game.

Been advised to do similar a few times, and I’m 64 and still riding 3 times a week.

Good luck.

https://www.wwl.nhs.uk/consultants/specialist_services/Mike_Hayton.aspx

Hopefully he’s ok, and hopefully the MSM don’t see it as something to vent their vitriol on.

At least there’s Hope 👌

Lots of great ideas to play with thanks.

In fairness I hate the bloody thing and all it stands for, but atm needs must.

I’ll have a little play I think

Now that might just be the thing 👍

Cheers guys, I think I’ll just take myself to the mancave and give it a go.

Easily: we used lolly sticks

Are there any known pitfalls to look out for re the gears etc. Will I have to swap brakes to the other side???

I ride the fatty on the road a bit.

Definitely more comfortable.

Cheers .. I’ve already fitted an upward pointing (technical name) stem, but it’s just not enough.

Yes, I’ve put all of the spacers underneath. I think if I do the 150mm fork thing, I’ll be sorted.
Many thanks

Doddy’s fine with the upgrade.

They are slightly higher rise bars than my RF SixCs.

I’m not good,or fast, enough be influenced by BB height for technical reasons. Guess I’m just looking for any noticeable negatives/positives from those who’ve done it.

thedude:I’m spookily concerned that you know my every move …. “maybe not an option for you” 😂😂

Sonos FTW

Nice bike. Needs a good filthing

Awful news, but never give up. I have all sorts of issues and bits missing after throat cancer 15 years ago, and my mate has one arm. I’m 64 now, and ride fairly long distance, all terrain, 3 times a week. My mate rides road very competitively, and MTB at least once a week. For second opinion, further treatment I’d get to see this guy asap. He’s part of the “Orth Team” in Manchester, and they treat all sorts of professionals (Cavendish, Athertons etc)

Good luck mucker 🤞

https://orthteamcentre.co.uk/consultants/mr-mike-hayton/

Just any old Saturday:

I get at least 2 seasons out of these, and more if I stick a piece of inner tube to the understrap:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00G6P5WDS/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Postimage is favourable to my old fingers

Little bit of Manx magic for ya:

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Not found anything that comes close to Rock’n Roll Extreme.

https://www.merlincycles.com/rock-n-roll-extreme-lv-lube-56873.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-GB&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Bike+Lubrication+%26+Fluids&ucpo=41719&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI95aemszv5gIVg7HtCh0xjgE4EAUYASABEgL7TfD_BwE

*guided*

Used these for about 3 winters now, and I fit some cheap covers if it’s really bad. Perfect for me, and I suffer pretty badly from frozen/numb bits due to historic medical stuff.

https://www.exxpozed.eu/herren-hiking-approachschuhe-five-ten-guide-tennie-mid-caribbean-sea-solid-grey-15b?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5pWc0s7Q5gIVyrTtCh2X4wC6EAQYASABEgLFKfD_BwE#!?variant=260553

BTW, I ride in winter in 5/10 Tennie boots, size 10, and XL fits nice and snug.

https://www.exxpozed.co.uk/herren-hiking-approachschuhe-five-ten-guide-tennie-mid-caribbean-sea-solid-grey-15b?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjLbXzYOw5gIVBNHeCh1wXQqtEAQYCCABEgJxR_D_BwE#!?variant=260553