changing brake pad questions
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Road Captain
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changing brake pad questions
Ive read multiple write ups on changing the brake pads. Some say to clean the pistons and some don't mention it. I have 15k on her now. I just dont want to release the pistons and end up with air in the system. So is it okay to just clean the piston thats currently exposed with a little brake cleaner and then compress them and install new pads? Also is there anything that needs to go on the back on the brake pads? Using lyndal z pads.
Last question, is there a line or sensor that needs to be disconnected for the abs system before doing the pads?
Last question, is there a line or sensor that needs to be disconnected for the abs system before doing the pads?
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I doesn't hurt to clean the pistons with brake cleaner and a shoelace before you retract them. I cleaned the spring clip too. You only have to cut the zip ties that attach the abs wire to the brake line. Leave the wire connected. Joe
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in order to clean what's exposed after u take the pads out u would need a q tip.. Or something like that.. so is cleaning that 1/8" or so really gonna matter.. probably not.. I spray some cleaner on a rag and clean all I can and then reassemble.. 30k and no issues
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Here is a great DIY download from one of the sponsors, Motorcycle Metal
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/Download10.html
Once the link opens, right click on the printer icon, then click on "Save Link As".
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/Download10.html
Once the link opens, right click on the printer icon, then click on "Save Link As".
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in order to clean what's exposed after u take the pads out u would need a q tip.. Or something like that.. so is cleaning that 1/8" or so really gonna matter.. probably not.. I spray some cleaner on a rag and clean all I can and then reassemble.. 30k and no issues
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Road Master
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Here is a great DIY download from one of the sponsors, Motorcycle Metal
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/Download10.html
Once the link opens, right click on the printer icon, then click on "Save Link As".
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/Download10.html
Once the link opens, right click on the printer icon, then click on "Save Link As".
But 6 of the user reviews say that it will cause any rubber it comes in contact with to swell. I just want to verify that it's OK to use with the Brembo brakes
Thanks
David
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Do not push them back in dirty. Carefully slide out old pads. Slide in couple scraps of panel or whatever is a little thinner then the old pads. Then shoe shine the pistons with a coarse cotton cloth. Then carefully remove master cover and scoop out some fluid. Then push piston back with one shim in and a screwdriver wedge. Do not nick metal. Then scoop out some more fluid and refill. When the caliper and new shoes are back on, bleed out two-three master cylinders of new fluid out the caliper. Done this way you can probably get two to three pad lives but then it would be a good idea to rebuild master and calipers
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Sep 14, 2018 at 11:07 AM.
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