IdahoMtnSpyder
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I should have taken some pics but the job went so quick and easy I didn't have time! Lot less hassle than the rear brake! :yes:
I don't know about the other models of Spyders but on my RT you can short circuit the instructions in the service manual and as shown on a couple of Youtube videos. That is, you do not need to remove the calipers from the steering knuckle. After you take out the pin and spring take a screwdriver and push against the pads on both sides of the rotor to push the pistons back. Pull the old pads out and put the new ones in. Replace the spring, pin, and clip, and pump the brake to set the pads and you're done!
I did the left side in about 1/3 to 1/2 the time I spent on the right side by not removing the caliper from the knuckle.
I had a bit over 26,000 miles on the OEM brake pads. One pad in the rear was paper thin. One pad in the front had worn through to the point where one end of the pad was metal to metal contact with the rotor. No significant damage was visible so I'm not changing the rotor.
Damn, these Spyders are hard on rear tires and brakes!
I don't know about the other models of Spyders but on my RT you can short circuit the instructions in the service manual and as shown on a couple of Youtube videos. That is, you do not need to remove the calipers from the steering knuckle. After you take out the pin and spring take a screwdriver and push against the pads on both sides of the rotor to push the pistons back. Pull the old pads out and put the new ones in. Replace the spring, pin, and clip, and pump the brake to set the pads and you're done!
I did the left side in about 1/3 to 1/2 the time I spent on the right side by not removing the caliper from the knuckle.
I had a bit over 26,000 miles on the OEM brake pads. One pad in the rear was paper thin. One pad in the front had worn through to the point where one end of the pad was metal to metal contact with the rotor. No significant damage was visible so I'm not changing the rotor.
Damn, these Spyders are hard on rear tires and brakes!
