Replacing brake pads

baddad · 05-19-2009, 08:13 PM

I need a little info on doing brakes front and rear. I have done pads on cars but i am wondering if there is any difference when doing them on motorcycles? anything i should be careful of?

caddman11 · 05-19-2009, 09:06 PM

I've always done them the same----but then again I may get shot for answering this one so quick. I don't use brakes anyway, I drag my feet like Fred Flitstone, ya-ba-da-ba-do~~~~~from what I hear, macmac does the same thing.

cactusjack · 05-19-2009, 10:01 PM

There is no difference in replacing disk pads on a car or motorcycle. The same principles apply.

VulcanE · 05-20-2009, 07:15 AM

The only difference is, it's much easier on the bike. Just remove the 2 caliper mounting bolts on each caliper, press the pad in with your fingers, lift off the caliper, remove the "E" clip and slide the pin out, then rotate the pads out. Don't forget to scuff up the disc with some emory cloth. Then reassemble in the reverse order. And don't forget to pump up the brakes BEFORE you start down the road. ;)

baddad · 05-20-2009, 06:14 PM

I did not think there was much difference.just wanted to make sure.thanks for the info

macmac · 05-21-2009, 06:46 PM

O'll pretend I didn't read that last bit... Cadman II, 'Ave yee any hairs?

dogdoc · 05-22-2009, 09:08 AM

Don't you wear out alot of boot leather mac? them boots are pricey bud. :-)

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caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Replacing brake pads I've always done them the same----but then again I may get shot for answering this one so quick. I don't use brakes anyway, I drag my feet like Fred Flitstone, ya-ba-da-ba-do~~~~~from what I hear, macmac does the same thing.
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05-19-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Replacing brake pads There is no difference in replacing disk pads on a car or motorcycle. The same principles apply. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-20-2009, 07:15 AM	#4
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Replacing brake pads The only difference is, it's much easier on the bike. Just remove the 2 caliper mounting bolts on each caliper, press the pad in with your fingers, lift off the caliper, remove the "E" clip and slide the pin out, then rotate the pads out. Don't forget to scuff up the disc with some emory cloth. Then reassemble in the reverse order. And don't forget to pump up the brakes BEFORE you start down the road. ;) __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-21-2009, 06:46 PM	#6
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Replacing brake pads O'll pretend I didn't read that last bit... Cadman II, 'Ave yee any hairs? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-22-2009, 09:08 AM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Replacing brake pads Don't you wear out alot of boot leather mac? them boots are pricey bud. :-)
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