Tools Required for Brake Pad Change?
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Tools Required for Brake Pad Change?
Hello, I am going to be changing the pads on a friends bike in the next few days. I currently have a Dyna and he has a 2010 or 2011 Ultra Classic. He does not have tools so I will be taking the tools to his house. I have watched a few videos and understand I will need a flat head screw driver to compress the pistons back in once I loosen the brake reservoir caps on the front and rear. I do not have a ton of room on my bike so I was wanting to get a list the sockets or other item you think I would need. If I had a touring bike I would just match them up myself.
Thanks very much.
Thanks very much.
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- when you press the pads in, crack the bleeder valves ( cover with a rag or use tubing to control fluid).
when you push the pistons into the bore, fluid will be expelled, and as you are pushing close the valves.
the fluid expelled will be the dirtiest and most corrupted fluid in the system.
clean all the old dust off the calipers
use antiseize on the pins
use a brake squeal type silicone on the backs of the new pads
you may want to chamfer the leading edge of the brake pads ( the edge facing the rear or down) at 45ş
mike
when you push the pistons into the bore, fluid will be expelled, and as you are pushing close the valves.
the fluid expelled will be the dirtiest and most corrupted fluid in the system.
clean all the old dust off the calipers
use antiseize on the pins
use a brake squeal type silicone on the backs of the new pads
you may want to chamfer the leading edge of the brake pads ( the edge facing the rear or down) at 45ş
mike
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Thanks for the info. I will have to get some of the recommended grease for the back of the pads. I'm guessing this helps with squeeking? Also, I have read some people loosen top cover of reservoir, others bleeder valve and some don't do either to push the pistons in.
Last edited by lhgdale; Aug 5, 2014 at 11:31 PM.
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oops. I have converted to Diamond Engineering polished stainless mounting bolts, which apparently are larger than OEM. Apologies if I led anyone to the wrong tool.
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Probably did not do it right but did not take lid off the fluid reservoir as my brake system has never been opened. Guess I'm probably about due to refresh fluid in the system. It was implied above but not specifically mentioned, I like to spray rhe piston/pad area off with brake cleaner prior to greasing and reassembling everything. Probably take you less than half hour once you get started(depending on how many liquid refreshment breaks yall take).
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Probably did not do it right but did not take lid off the fluid reservoir as my brake system has never been opened. Guess I'm probably about due to refresh fluid in the system. It was implied above but not specifically mentioned, I like to spray rhe piston/pad area off with brake cleaner prior to greasing and reassembling everything. Probably take you less than half hour once you get started(depending on how many liquid refreshment breaks yall take).
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Kinda of a crazy question and I don't mean to sound like smart azz at all BUT why don't you have him ride his scoot to your house where all the tools are? Seems obvious to me that would be better, you got all your stuff right there, just sayin man.