How to fit brake pads?

[ruddlad]

Ok i have my new front pads ready to fit.

So, and please be gentle, how??

My bro in law was born on a bike and would do them eyes shut, but i really should become more mechanically experienced.

Dont get me wrong, i can follow instructions and in my job have stripped clutches and done mechanical repairs on printing machines so i know i can do it.

For some reason i have always shamefully shyed away from working on my own transport.

I went for sbs in the end as opposed to cheaper versions.

Oh and i would have my bro in law check it before ridden just in case!!

[Runako]

Say what bike and confirm the calipers.

[Paul the 6th]

from 'faq's and how to' on main sv650.org site:

"22/03/2000 - HOW TO: BRAKE PAD REPLACING - Thanks to Dave for this but as he says, if you're not sure exactly what you're doing with your brakes then pay a qualified mechanic to perform the replacement, they are fairly important I think you'll agree..
My brake pads needed changing. I was quoted by 2 separate dealers nearly £150 for supply and fit of both front and rear! which i have to say seemed a bit steep. So I sent off to M&P for some EBC 'double H' sintered pads for the front and kevlar for the back for the grand sum of £45. I wasn't sure how to fit them so i paid a mechanic friend £35 to fit them and watched. I was amazed at how easy it was and chuffed at saving £70. Now I know how to do it, next time I'll save £105.

Just make sure of the left and right pads are on the correct side and be meticulous with your dis/re-assembly, remove the two bolts that holds the calliper on, with needle nose pliers take out the cotter pin and slide the round bar out that holds the pads in place, remove old pads, keep the thin metal plate that goes on the back of the
outside pad, checking the shape against the new ones so you don't get lost.

Clean up the callipers with anka de-manka then using the handle of the socket wrench or a big screw driver, lever and ease the round pistons back into the calliper, apply copper slip to the backs of the pads and on the round bar that holds the pads in place, you don't need tons, making sure not to get ANY on the fronts of the pads or the disks.

Re assemble with the new pads and replace bar and cotter pin, clean up any wayward copper slip and replace calliper with a touch of slip on the bolts and do them up
tight!. Now do the other side and when finished extend the pistons by applying the brake a good few times! Don't forget to bed your new pads in.

I know it's an extremely important part of your bike so if your not confident or If your not sure get a mechanic to do the job for you and ask nicely if you can watch! with the money you save you could chuck an extra £40 to it and go and buy a slip on silencer which is exactly what I did!"

[ruddlad]

I knew id forget something.

2000 w plate curvy sy

Callipers say tokico

[Paul the 6th]

there's this video which I've just found also.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl7XFcxIUxo - not watched so can't vouch for whether it's any good.

[Runako]

Sl7XFcxIUxo

Fixed PT6

[Fallout]

If you're going to start doing these little jobs get yourself a Haynes. They're not exactly the bible of maintenance but they give you enough to do all the basics and will happily sit in the garage with you for reference.

You get to ask one "how do I do this, and I don't have a manual" question. Anymore without buying a manual and people start making voodoo dolls of you and tickling them in highly inappropriate ways.

[Rogue_Shadow]

Crap!
Didn't grease the pin or the rear of the pads when I cleaned out my callipers.
Worth going back with ye olde grease?

[Runako]

Not a big deal but you should do it again soon. Rear of the pad gets corroded easily so grease helps coat things and protects the piston face from rust. In the rainy crap weather, its more of an issue. Not so much in the dry. You can kinda grease the pin for the most part without pulling everything apart. But both jobs are not that time consuming. Just be careful not to get any grease on the pads.

[Runako]

Btw that vid is for the 1000. The brake calipers are different, but the principles are the same.

[Paul the 6th]

Crap!
Didn't grease the pin or the rear of the pads when I cleaned out my callipers.
Worth going back with ye olde grease?

Yeah copper slip isn't expensive and it helps stop the pin from seizing/pads from squeaking so much

[Rogue_Shadow]

Enough said, cheers guys
Will get some onto the back of the pads and the pin before my next ride.