Remove the caliper (brake) take note of the position of the anti-rattle spring, like a thin meatal plate on the edge of the brake pads. May be coverd with a plastic shield. Then remove the brake pin(s) they cross horizontally through the top edge of the brake pads, usually chrome or gold colour. The pads will then drop out,take note of any backing plates that may come out with the pads, as it is important that they go back right way up etc. While the pads are out inspect the brake pistons for rust,pump the brake lever once no more as the piston will come out,big nightmare !!.so be carefull. clean with soft brush ,then push back with soft metal or hard wood dont damage the rubber.The piston will resist so be patient . Once the pistons are home,smear the back of the new brake pads with copper grease match head size per pad,and reverse proses to re-fit. lock-tight caliper retaining bolts and torque to spec. PUMP BRAKE LEVER BEFORE RIDING OFF as pads will not touch disc first go.give final inspection try brakes while standing next to bike ,then gently bed them in for next 100 miles or they will glase over.
Leave all the lines intact as u dont want to bleed the system it is a pain. i will be generaic as i have not worked on this exact bike. Remove the two or more bolts and slide the caliper off. some times u will need to remove the front tire as some have protective shields. once off use a flat head screw driver to pry the old pads off. do not squeez the brakes as it will push the caliper piston out and will halft to bleed the system. once the pads are out using a c clamp push the piston bach in the caliper and put new shoes in and re assemble!!
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Remove the caliper (brake) take note of the position of the anti-rattle spring, like a thin meatal plate on the edge of the brake pads. May be coverd with a plastic shield. Then remove the brake pin(s) they cross horizontally through the top edge of the brake pads, usually chrome or gold colour. The pads will then drop out,take note of any backing plates that may come out with the pads, as it is important that they go back right way up etc. While the pads are out inspect the brake pistons for rust,pump the brake lever once no more as the piston will come out,big nightmare !!.so be carefull. clean with soft brush ,then push back with soft metal or hard wood dont damage the rubber.The piston will resist so be patient . Once the pistons are home,smear the back of the new brake pads with copper grease match head size per pad,and reverse proses to re-fit. lock-tight caliper retaining bolts and torque to spec. PUMP BRAKE LEVER BEFORE RIDING OFF as pads will not touch disc first go.give final inspection try brakes while standing next to bike ,then gently bed them in for next 100 miles or they will glase over.
Leave all the lines intact as u dont want to bleed the system it is a pain. i will be generaic as i have not worked on this exact bike. Remove the two or more bolts and slide the caliper off. some times u will need to remove the front tire as some have protective shields. once off use a flat head screw driver to pry the old pads off. do not squeez the brakes as it will push the caliper piston out and will halft to bleed the system. once the pads are out using a c clamp push the piston bach in the caliper and put new shoes in and re assemble!!