Front Calipers not opening HELP!!!!!

[steven1884]

We have just bought an Atomik RS125 and are having problems putting it together. The front calipers closed after I pumped the front brake a couple of time and now won't open and we can't slip the front wheel and disc in. Can anyone help??

 

[Terra-moto-Ash]

yer just grab a flat head screw driver and jam it in bertween the pads and then just lever it open, easy

 

[Ruby]

The screwdriver doesn't need to be jammed between the pad material. The metal backing can be used to lever the pads apart.

 

[steven1884]

cheers guys, we're fairly new to this so was not to sure if brute force was the way to go. Brilliant. I dare say i will consult the brains trust again.