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I need brake pads
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Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
OH I didn't know he sold them. Yes Ron of course
Thanks
Pam
P.S. I just ordered the pads from Ron. I still need to find a tutorial on how to change them.
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trikermutha
New member
How about the Green Manual? Should help show how to change the brakes
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
Yeah, it does and I can probably go with it, but I'm a fan of watching other people do it also. I love videos.
Pam
cptjam
Registered User
EZ
Front: remove wheel, two bolts hold caliper. Remove caliper. Remove/replace pads. Install caliper. Install wheel. Do other side.
Rear: jack up rear. Two silver bolts hold caliper on. Remove caliper. Remove pads. Use a standard set of needle nose pliers to put in the two divots in the piston. Push hard while turning clockwise. Piston will retract until flush. Put new pads in. Replace caliper. Use lock tite on caliper bolts, front and rear. Remove from jack, start bike, pump brake pedal until firm. Test drive. All set!
Call if you get stuck! Joe
Front: remove wheel, two bolts hold caliper. Remove caliper. Remove/replace pads. Install caliper. Install wheel. Do other side.
Rear: jack up rear. Two silver bolts hold caliper on. Remove caliper. Remove pads. Use a standard set of needle nose pliers to put in the two divots in the piston. Push hard while turning clockwise. Piston will retract until flush. Put new pads in. Replace caliper. Use lock tite on caliper bolts, front and rear. Remove from jack, start bike, pump brake pedal until firm. Test drive. All set!
Call if you get stuck! Joe
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
Grandpot
Active member
Pam:
You only need to bleed the brakes if you open a brake line. This should not be the case if just replacing pads.
Use blue loctite.
Get your pads from Ron; keep it in the family.
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
Yup, I ordered from Ron. I didn't realize he sold pads until someone mentioned it.
Thanks for the tips.
Pam
BajaRon
Well-known member
Not necessarily the cheapest. The product price may be less. But watch out for the total price. Their price may appear lower until they add shipping and tax.
For example. If I were to purchase a set of front pads from Amazon, the total delivered price would be $72.77. My price for the same thing delivered to anywhere in the USA is $67.90 They know that if they can get you started into the checkout process with a low product price, it is likely you will continue through with the sale even after they have added a fair amount of additional charges. It is just human nature.
Your actual cost may vary depending on where you live. And certainly, if you can find these products for less I don't fault you for purchasing them elsewhere.
Isn't it great they way they charge tax on 'Shipping & Handling'!
The same thing happens with Amsoil. I have customers say they can get Amsoil for $XX per quart. When I ask them if that includes tax they almost always say, 'No'. Always take into consideration TOTAL price.
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Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
I got it!
Ok, I ordered the pads from BajaRon, they should be on their way soon...
I found this video on how to change brake pads on a motorcycle, which is really helpful to me. Although the demo is on a two wheel motorcycle and removal of the wheel isn't necessary as it is on the Spyder, the basic concepts are the same. Between this video, my Green Manual, and the tips I received from members here, I should be able to conquer this challenge.
Here's the video....
Pam
Ok, I ordered the pads from BajaRon, they should be on their way soon...
I found this video on how to change brake pads on a motorcycle, which is really helpful to me. Although the demo is on a two wheel motorcycle and removal of the wheel isn't necessary as it is on the Spyder, the basic concepts are the same. Between this video, my Green Manual, and the tips I received from members here, I should be able to conquer this challenge.
Here's the video....
Pam
murphybrown
New member
Harmony 44
New member
Pam, how many miles do you have on them, were they worn evenly front and rear?
trikermutha
New member
I Hear ya..That visual does help at times before tackling a project..:thumbup:
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
I have a little over 21,000 on the original pads. I haven't been able to closely examine them yet, but I will let you know how evenly they wore after I change them out.
Pam
KX5062
Active member
Here's a pretty good Youtube video that might be of benefit.
Don't forget to squeeze in the caliper pistons before removing the old brake pads. However, before you do that, pop up the seat and look at the rear master cylinder reservoir (that is for the front brakes) to make sure that it's not totally full. Because when you compress the pistons, it will push the fluid back up into the reservoir and you don't want to have brake fluid overflow all over the place. When pushing in the old pads, push them in all of the way flush with the caliper, but DON'T go too far. If your hands are strong enough, you should be able to do it with your hands, but like the Youtube video shows, you can do it with a wedge.
I can't remember, but there are 1 or 2 pins that hold the brake pads in place. Brembo uses a small circlip type thing that pushes into the pins to lock them in place. You first remove that small spring circlip and then unthread the pin(s). I don't remember which, but it is either torx or allen, but make sure you use the correct head to unthread the pins, otherwise you'll make a mess of those pins. They aren't that strong and are not hardened steel.
There is also a steel spring that keeps pressure on the pads and holds them in proper alignment. Just make a mental note about their orientation, because sometimes they can be put in backwards or upside down.
When reassembling, make sure those pins are very clean and smooth. I recommend using some small amount of brake grease on those pins to make sure the pads move freely on them, and on the threads on the pins as well. Also, a tiny amount of that grease can be placed onto the caliper where the pads slide in the grooves. Just make sure that none of the grease gets onto the pads or the disc.
Reassembly is in reverse order with blue loctite recommended for the caliper mounting bolts. Then gently push the brake peddle several times to seat the pads. Once the pads are seated, check the master cylinder reservoir.
HTH
Don't forget to squeeze in the caliper pistons before removing the old brake pads. However, before you do that, pop up the seat and look at the rear master cylinder reservoir (that is for the front brakes) to make sure that it's not totally full. Because when you compress the pistons, it will push the fluid back up into the reservoir and you don't want to have brake fluid overflow all over the place. When pushing in the old pads, push them in all of the way flush with the caliper, but DON'T go too far. If your hands are strong enough, you should be able to do it with your hands, but like the Youtube video shows, you can do it with a wedge.
I can't remember, but there are 1 or 2 pins that hold the brake pads in place. Brembo uses a small circlip type thing that pushes into the pins to lock them in place. You first remove that small spring circlip and then unthread the pin(s). I don't remember which, but it is either torx or allen, but make sure you use the correct head to unthread the pins, otherwise you'll make a mess of those pins. They aren't that strong and are not hardened steel.
There is also a steel spring that keeps pressure on the pads and holds them in proper alignment. Just make a mental note about their orientation, because sometimes they can be put in backwards or upside down.
When reassembling, make sure those pins are very clean and smooth. I recommend using some small amount of brake grease on those pins to make sure the pads move freely on them, and on the threads on the pins as well. Also, a tiny amount of that grease can be placed onto the caliper where the pads slide in the grooves. Just make sure that none of the grease gets onto the pads or the disc.
Reassembly is in reverse order with blue loctite recommended for the caliper mounting bolts. Then gently push the brake peddle several times to seat the pads. Once the pads are seated, check the master cylinder reservoir.
HTH
Harmony 44
New member
Thanks:thumbup:
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
Thanks BajaRon
My brake pads were delivered today. Thanks BajaRon for your usual expeditious service.
Thanks also to everyone who gave me pointers. I'm feeling very confident that I can handle this task.
Gonna install the TricLED fender lights while I have the front wheels off. :dg2:
Pam
My brake pads were delivered today. Thanks BajaRon for your usual expeditious service.
Thanks also to everyone who gave me pointers. I'm feeling very confident that I can handle this task.
Gonna install the TricLED fender lights while I have the front wheels off. :dg2:
Pam
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