Installing rear brake pads

[alibaba]

2009 Monster 696
I have never worked on disc brakes before.  I am replacing the rear brake pads.  Is there some trick to installing the spring between the pads.  I can not get it down far enough for the spindle to go thru the 'loop' in it?

[Slide Panda]

Well make sure it's lined up right many times they are directional. Beyond that you might just need to apply some old fashioned pressure to the spring. It's job is to apply tension so you may need to manually pretension it to fit it up

[accrocker]

Just did mine today as well, it seemed that getting the pin into the outboard pad, then using the pin as leverage to pretension the spring was the trick. Just fiddle with it for a while, you will get it.

[scott_araujo]

Just did mine today as well, it seemed that getting the pin into the outboard pad, then using the pin as leverage to pretension the spring was the trick. Just fiddle with it for a while, you will get it.

+1.

[Desmo Demon]

2009 Monster 696
I have never worked on disc brakes before.  I am replacing the rear brake pads. 

I'm guessing you are upgrading, because they surely cannot be worn out by now.

The replacement should be as simple and taking the old ones out and replacing them in the reverse order you took the old ones out. The only trick will be to make sure that the pistons are pushed in far enough to give enough clearance so the rotor will fit between them.

Usually, I will clean the exposed sections of the pistons as good as I can get them. This allows for inspection of the surface for rust, pitting, and scratches. Dirt and any of the other flaws I just mentioned can potentially damage the seals and cause brake fluid leaks. They can also cause the pistons to stick, which causes brake drag and premature wear of the pads.