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Started by speedknot, October 15, 2010, 10:11:54 PM

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speedknot

October 15, 2010, 10:11:54 PM
I just bought new Galfer pads and rotor.  Removing these pads seems to be a bit different from previous bikes.  Is there a video tutorial or does someone have pics of this process?  Any input or tips on both installs would be helpful. Thanks.
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ducpainter

#1
October 17, 2010, 12:35:09 PM
The rotor just unbolts once the wheel is off. Self explanatory.

The brake pad retainer pin has a clip and also must be driven out as there is another clip in the caliper that squeezes the pin.
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speedknot

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October 17, 2010, 03:51:43 PM
The rotor looks like a simple unbolt/bolt procedure.  Its removing the rear pads that looks different from the other bikes.  Is there something I need to know about uninstalling/reinstalling that spring steel retainer?  Where is the retainer clip for the pin that holds the pads in?  I normally figure it out through tinkering but I'd much rather someone show me before I destroy something.
REAR



Whats the proper way to take out that stamped metal retainer piece?  Is the procedure the same going back in?
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ducpainter

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October 17, 2010, 05:39:27 PM
The stamped metal pieces are just anti-rattle devices. The brakes work whether they are there or not.

It really is simple.

Remove clips, remove the anti rattle clips and then the pads.

Assembly is the reverse. You just need to make sure the pin is on top of the stamped piece.

The front is easier in that the pins just slide out by hand, and the pins slide through the loop on the anti rattle.

It really isn't rocket science.
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speedknot

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October 17, 2010, 05:53:12 PM
Aye.  Its one of those things where you do it once and its a breeze the next time.  I have a better understanding now.  It looked like the anti rattle metal pieces on the front came off before the pins.  Its a good thing I asked first. 
Once you put the wheel back on with the new rotor, is there a procedure for centering the rotor with the caliper or is it not necessary?
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ducpainter

#5
October 17, 2010, 06:13:41 PM
Not necessary or possible without changing wheel spacers or custom spacing the rotor.

The caliper pistons will handle the small adjustment as long as they move freely.

If you see a large disparity in the distance the pistons travel then there might be a need to clean the calipers to correct that.
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speedknot

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October 17, 2010, 06:22:07 PM
Good enough for me.  Thanks. [thumbsup]
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Howie

#7
October 17, 2010, 07:59:01 PM
Most aftermarket rear pads will not accommodate the anti rattle springs.

speedknot

#8
October 17, 2010, 08:24:35 PM
Quote from: howie on October 17, 2010, 07:59:01 PM
Most aftermarket rear pads will not accommodate the anti rattle springs.

Another great tip.  I got Galfer pads.  This is good to know so I'm not beating my self up over why those anti rattle pcs wont fit.  So I'm guessing that they really aren't needed.
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