Author Topic: Rear Brake Pad Mounting Pins (Read 3107 times)

Sven · « **on:** June 18, 2006, 08:04:42 PM »

OK, after perusing the archive, I bought brake pads (front & rear) that many of you like. And using the OEM service manual, I am attempting to replace the rear brake pads for the 1st time ever. The outside pad actually looks OK, but I can't see the inside pad no matter how many mirrors I use.

In the book, it says "remove the brake pad mounting pins" but doesn't say how. They are not screws, so they don't unscrew. The don't have a head to grip with pliers. And taking needlenose and GENTLY trying to PUSH them out didn't work.

How do you get these out?

(BTW, it's a '03B12).

2005B12S · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2006, 11:19:57 PM »

Once the retainer clip is removed, use a punch and gently tap it out. Once you break it loose, it will come out easily.

Sven · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2006, 09:01:24 AM »

So they slide out either direction, huh? I'll have to go look at that in a bit. The cotter-like spring was easy to remove, so it looks like this will be simple to do once i get the pins out. Thanks!

Kickstart · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2006, 04:35:30 PM »

Hi

They go into blind holes on one side (although it is a common bodge to drill it out so you can punch them out). They are well known for seizing in place.

All the best

Keith

Sven · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2006, 03:37:05 PM »

Today I started this task over and managed to get'er done! I didn't drill the pin holes out, but used needlenose pliers to back them out. I loosened the bleed valves and popped the top off the fluid reservoir to reduce the pressue on the pistons. I used a short wrench to push the pistons back enough to slide the new thicker pads in place. And finally I just cheated and bent those spring clips a bit so they allowed me to push the pins back in place without so much fight. A final brake bleed, and then all was done! They seem to grip well in the garage, so I can't wait to try them out on the open road.

Thanks to all who provided tips in this thread and elsewhere. It only takes me 3-4 tries to get maintenance stuff done, I just wish I had more natural talent in that area.

BTW, I do *sometimes* feel pretty clever. My buddy who did all this on his back brakes and changed his breake fluid, and then helped me change mine a few months ago not only didn't beleive there were two bleed valves on the back of MY brakes until I showed him, and then found the same was true on HIS bike. And he's been riding 37 years! Sometimes the experts aren't so expert!

Red01 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2006, 09:40:19 PM »

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Sven:
It only takes me 3-4 tries to get maintenance stuff done, I just wish I had more natural talent in that area.

You should be able to get a job as a mechanic at a dealership then!

From what I read of people's experiences, they usually get their bikes fixed right by the fourth visit - if they haven't decided to take up wrenching themselves before that.