Changing rear pads - SV650.org

27-04-07, 07:06 PM

Hi Guys

Going to be changing rear pads on my SK2 tomorrow any hints or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Also when refitting the caliper to the bike, what should I torque the bolts up to?

Many thanks
Mitch

27-04-07, 08:34 PM

Make sure the pistons operate properly when you have the caliper off, dont pump them out to far mind. Give the caliper a good clean also make sure the disk is clean as well. when pushing the pistons back in make sure your brake fluid doesn't overflow from the resevoir. You might as well bleed the brake after.
Torque loading for the rear brake caliper mounting bolts..26Nm or if I have worked it out right 230 in/lbs or 19.17ft/lbs

northwind · 27-04-07, 10:40 PM

The pins may well be rusted in... Very common, that.

29-04-07, 08:00 PM

Thanks for your help guys

You were right pins were stuck in tight, had to soak them in WD40 overnight to get the buggers to move.

Cheers
Mitch

29-04-07, 08:24 PM

Just changing my rear pads today and finding it hard to force back the pistons in enough to get the new fat pads in.

I've taken the top of the rear reservoir off, any more suggestions?

I've got them back a bit, and refitted the old ones and there was loads of slack, do you think something is seized?

Do i need to drop the whole calliper? And do I need to take of the rear wheel?

Thanks

Inexperienced Mechanic No. 1.

jambo · 29-04-07, 08:32 PM

Always make sure you've pumped the pistons out a little, cleaned them up with hot water and added some red rubber grease. If they won't go back in strip the calipter and rebuild it properly.

30-04-07, 11:47 AM

So is that apply red rubber grease to the pistons, and then copper grease to the backing plates?

05-05-07, 04:59 PM

Well got the new pads in today after helping the pistons back in with a little gentle mole grip persuasion (a la Haynes). Will grease up once I've bought some red rubber grease, currently working none stop, tomorrow's my 14th day so I haven't been able to get to the shops!

Lissa · 05-05-07, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

So is that apply red rubber grease to the pistons, and then copper grease to the backing plates?

Lightly with both applications.

27-04-07, 07:06 PM	#1
Mitch Guest Posts: n/a	Changing rear pads Hi Guys Going to be changing rear pads on my SK2 tomorrow any hints or tips would be greatly appreciated. Also when refitting the caliper to the bike, what should I torque the bolts up to? Many thanks Mitch

27-04-07, 08:34 PM	#2
Born again Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing rear pads Make sure the pistons operate properly when you have the caliper off, dont pump them out to far mind. Give the caliper a good clean also make sure the disk is clean as well. when pushing the pistons back in make sure your brake fluid doesn't overflow from the resevoir. You might as well bleed the brake after. Torque loading for the rear brake caliper mounting bolts..26Nm or if I have worked it out right 230 in/lbs or 19.17ft/lbs

27-04-07, 10:40 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Re: Changing rear pads The pins may well be rusted in... Very common, that. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

29-04-07, 08:00 PM	#4
Mitch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing rear pads Thanks for your help guys You were right pins were stuck in tight, had to soak them in WD40 overnight to get the buggers to move. Cheers Mitch

29-04-07, 08:24 PM	#5
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing rear pads Just changing my rear pads today and finding it hard to force back the pistons in enough to get the new fat pads in. I've taken the top of the rear reservoir off, any more suggestions? I've got them back a bit, and refitted the old ones and there was loads of slack, do you think something is seized? Do i need to drop the whole calliper? And do I need to take of the rear wheel? Thanks Inexperienced Mechanic No. 1.

29-04-07, 08:32 PM	#6
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Changing rear pads Always make sure you've pumped the pistons out a little, cleaned them up with hot water and added some red rubber grease. If they won't go back in strip the calipter and rebuild it properly. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

30-04-07, 11:47 AM	#7
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing rear pads So is that apply red rubber grease to the pistons, and then copper grease to the backing plates?

05-05-07, 04:59 PM	#8
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Changing rear pads Well got the new pads in today after helping the pistons back in with a little gentle mole grip persuasion (a la Haynes). Will grease up once I've bought some red rubber grease, currently working none stop, tomorrow's my 14th day so I haven't been able to get to the shops!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
changing my pads	shakie1973	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	8	25-02-09 12:12 PM
changing pads	shakie1973	Bikes - Talk & Issues	0	23-02-09 04:13 PM
Changing pads and caliper cleaning - few q's	dyzio	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	8	19-08-08 07:39 PM
rear pads	Stevetmanchester	Stuff Wanted	2	17-06-08 11:01 PM
Changing brake pads.	Brand New	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	14	20-06-05 02:49 PM