| Author | Message | ||
     Russmannnn |
I'm getting ready to put my front wheel back on after a tire change, and was wondering how to install the front pads. I know they were a PITA to take out and don't seen them being very easy to put back in. How have you guys done it, and is there any short cuts? | ||
| Ratsmc |
I can't really imagine how it could be any easier. What was difficult about taking them out? I am not trying to make fun of you or anything, I am thinking that maybe there was something you did that I didn't. (Message edited by RatsMC on August 24, 2010) | ||
| Russmannnn |
Well when I took them out I diden't bleed the caliper and push back the pistons inside. So it was a bear. I did bleed it now and the pistons are pushed back in I think that was my main problem. | ||
| Jdugger |
Yea, that makes a big difference. Also, if you HAD been successful swapping pads without pushing the pistons back in, the caliper would not have fit back on the rotor, anyway. | ||
| Ccryder |
Just push/ pry them back, no need to bleed caliper unless you have added fluid when the pads were worn. | ||
| Ratsmc |
Yep. You should be able to push them back without bleeding. You can find special tools out there that make compressing the pistons easier. | ||
| Pizzaboy |
Yep. You should be able to push them back without bleeding. You can find special tools out there that make compressing the pistons easier. I call it a large flat blade screw driver. works great!! before taking the old pads out, compress the pistons back with a screwdriver slowly and carefully( make the pad go back evenly, not pushing sideways at all on any of the pistons) take the old pads out, put the new pads in, and reinstall the wheel! i spent a little bit more time on my new pad install last week since i changed out my brake fluid with motul RBF600. not necessary, but definitely solved all brake fade issues i used to have!! | ||
| Drawkward |
Make sure you put a rag on top of the master cylinder if you open it all the way. It WILL shoot fluid all over your factory fairings and effectively "stain" them. Trust me....  | ||
| Dktechguy112 |
drawkard, What works better then a rag, is to put a clean penny in the mc on top of the hole, the penny will keep it from squirting. | ||
| Bueller4ever |
If you need to, you can use a c-clamp to push the pistons back in. It ain't hard to do at all. Be sure to line up the back side of the caliper with the spoke on the front rim when removing it. | ||
| Russmannnn |
Thanks for the help fellas bike is all back together and ready for the Indy GP!!!! |
