Putting the rear wheel back on....Help.

[exShinra]

I recently ran over a nail and had to get a new tube, removing the wheel was pretty trouble-free. However, putting it back on is another story. My brake caliper wont fit around the disc anymore, and the calipers use some sort of allen wrench, but its much bigger than anything I have. I need help.

[virgilmobile]

You could open the bleeder and pry the pads apart a little.The special allen is probably a 10mm.I get mine at harbor freight.

[Fred Camper]

When you remove the rear wheel, you need to place a block of wood into the caliper as any little bump on the brake pedal and the pads close. I would not take the caliper apart, as opening the bleeder is enough to allow you to pry the pads apart with a large screwdriver. They move with reasonable effort with the bleeder loose.

[exShinra]

I got it back on, but the air shock tube snapped in half. I got a replacement tube but I'm not sure how it works, do I just replace the tube and it will work?

[Fred Camper]

I have no air shock experience as my bike is earlier. But you seem to be on track with replacing that tube. Should be no big deal and the tube should not be expensive as it is just plumbing.

[exShinra]

Bought 6 feet of tubing for 4 bucks.