Hello everyone,

I'm trying to install new brake pads following the indication in the service manual on my fatbot lo 2015. It does mention that I can change them without removing the calliper. Also, I think that I will need to remove the slip-ons in order to make room but there is no mention of that in the manual. Is there a way to do it without removing the slip-ons? Look like I will have to but I was looking for any tips to get the job done faster. I was doing a little bit of reading and some people tells it's a 20 minutes job.

Thanks

 

A pad change without caliper removal?

I smell sorcery.

 

Yes, that's what I thought too...

Here is whait says :

NOTE
If only replacing brake pads, do not remove rear brake caliper.
Should pad replacement be necessary, see 1.16 BRAKE PADS
AND DISCS.

Maybe it only means that you don't have to remove the caliper mount...

Anyway, I only hope to be able to to that without removing the Slip-ons.

 

Think stubby torx bit instead of socket. You'll have just enough room using a crescent or open end on it to before hitting the pipes.
You can find them on ebay.

 

Why would you be changing the pads on that new of a model. Lots of miles? Anyway I just did what your talking about but had to remove the caliper from the bracket(two torks screws). The reason being is I had to push the pucks in on the caliper to get the pads to fit. Cussed and jammed for a bit and then removed caliper and with clamps pushed the pucks all the way in. Another thing I had to do is to remove the lid on the master cyl. so there was room for the brake fluid to go. Don't know on the pipes as I changed mine to a 2 into 1 Road Rage. My inner pad was worn though after 38k.

 

I have 6000 miles on the bikes. Can't understand why there nearly no pads left so soon. So there is enough room to remove the caliper without removing the slip-on.

 

I have 6000 miles on the bikes. Can't understand why there nearly no pads left so soon.

You're way to heavy on your rear brake if your pads are worn out at 6,000 miles. Maybe you have ABS, but if not that's dangerous business because if you lock up your rear wheel you should skid it out until your bike stops. Because if you don't and you're at an angle, releasing the rear brake will cause the bike to stand up and likely give you a high-side body exit. First grab and primary stoppers are your front brakes. Do that all the time and it becomes automatic muscle memory.

 

Probably because the factory pads are crap. Mine were worn out after 7K miles and I'm heavy on my front break.


It could be the ABS letting us overbrake though.

 

Take the bit out of a socket and use a ratchet box wrench. Really quick and easy.