Rear brake pads replacing

[slurpeegirl]

Hi all, can anyone give me step by step information on how to replace the rear brake pads without taking off the tire on a 2012 can am spyder rs-s would really appreciate it

[cptjam]

Utube has several videos, but the short answer is:
Raise bike to be able to get at the caliper.
Look thru the wheel on the left side and see 2 clips on bolts on the caliper.
Remove clips.
On the right side, remove the parking brake pulley and brake cable.
Remove both allen bolts holding on caliper.
Remove caliper, see pads.
Remove rubber boot over parking brake shaft, put a large socket over it to protect it.
Compress piston with a large "C" clamp, pushing piston flush with caliper.
see retaining clip on bolt that holds pads in; remove clip, remove bolt, remove pads. Replace pads.
install bolt and clip that holds pads in.
slip caliper back over rotor.
Install allen bolts.
install clips on allen bolts.
Pump brakes to move piston back to pads.
Install parking brake pulley and cable.
Pretty easy.
Call if you get stuck. Joe

[wingit3611]

Do 2013's have the same as 2012?

[cptjam]

No, 2013 has Brembo brakes. 5/8 deep well socket to remove bolts. Once caliper is free, remove clip, pin, then pads. Replace. Rotate caliper to press against a rag under muffler. Use needle nose pliers in divots on piston to turn while pushing in. Once piston is flush, insert pads. Mount caliper with pads on both sides of rotor. Easy job!

[SNOOPY]

No, 2013 has Brembo brakes. 5/8 deep well socket to remove bolts. Once caliper is free, remove clip, pin, then pads. Replace. Rotate caliper to press against a rag under muffler. Use needle nose pliers in divots on piston to turn while pushing in. Once piston is flush, insert pads. Mount caliper with pads on both sides of rotor. Easy job!

I have a brake caliper tool, but can’t find a small enough fitting for the rear Brembo.

Hate using needle nose pliers on them because I’m sure it will eventually gall it up.

[BajaRon]

I have a brake caliper tool, but can’t find a small enough fitting for the rear Brembo.

Hate using needle nose pliers on them because I’m sure it will eventually gall it up.

I have made a Rear Caliper Retraction Tool specifically designed for the 2013-2018 rear Brembo caliper. This fits onto the end of a 3/8" ratchet/extension These are $14.95 delivered. No more needle nose pliers!

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[IGETAROUND]

I have made a Rear Caliper Retraction Tool specifically designed for the 2013-2018 rear Brembo caliper. This fits onto the end of a 3/8" ratchet/extension These are $14.95 delivered. No more needle nose pliers!

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Ron,

These should go like hot cakes, wish I had known you had them, would have gotten with my last order.

Al

[BajaRon]

Ron,

These should go like hot cakes, wish I had known you had them, would have gotten with my last order.

Al

I know. I've had them for awhile. I just have not gotten around to marketing them. So busy this time of year just getting orders filled. I apologize for my lack of effort on this one.

They really work pretty well.

[SNOOPY]

Awesome!

[UtahPete]

Utube has several videos, but the short answer is:

• Raise bike to be able to get at the caliper.
• Look thru the wheel on the left side and see 2 clips on bolts on the caliper.
• Remove clips.
• On the right side, remove the parking brake pulley and brake cable.
• Remove both allen bolts holding on caliper.
• Remove caliper, see pads.
• Remove rubber boot over parking brake shaft, put a large socket over it to protect it.
• Compress piston with a large "C" clamp, pushing piston flush with caliper.
• see retaining clip on bolt that holds pads in; remove clip, remove bolt, remove pads. Replace pads.
• install bolt and clip that holds pads in.
• slip caliper back over rotor.
• Install allen bolts.
• install clips on allen bolts.
• Pump brakes to move piston back to pads.
• Install parking brake pulley and cable.

Pretty easy.Call if you get stuck. Joe

Simple. To the point. Thanks, Joe.

[MSa1956]

I have one question on the brembo rear brake, does anyone have a picture of the rear brake pad clip installed can’t seem to remember how it goes back in

[MSa1956]

I got I watched the video thanks ahead of time.

Mike

[haymon123]

Utube has several videos, but the short answer is:
Raise bike to be able to get at the caliper.
Look thru the wheel on the left side and see 2 clips on bolts on the caliper.
Remove clips.
On the right side, remove the parking brake pulley and brake cable.
Remove both allen bolts holding on caliper.
Remove caliper, see pads.
Remove rubber boot over parking brake shaft, put a large socket over it to protect it.
Compress piston with a large "C" clamp, pushing piston flush with caliper.
see retaining clip on bolt that holds pads in; remove clip, remove bolt, remove pads. Replace pads.
install bolt and clip that holds pads in.
slip caliper back over rotor.
Install allen bolts.
install clips on allen bolts.
Pump brakes to move piston back to pads.
Install parking brake pulley and cable.
Pretty easy.
Call if you get stuck. Joe

Thank you Joe. I have been struggling trying to replace my rear brake pads on my 2010 Can Am Spyder RTS for 2 days. Removing the parking brake pulley made things a lot easier. Thanks again for your directions..