danjackson Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I feel kind of stupid asking, but how do I get the rear brake pad out of the caliper? Link to comment
Jerry Duke Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 From the R1100 Maintenance Guide on the IBMWR.ORG website: Rear (GS, R, RT) remove bags remove keeper from pin drive out pin from keeper side (drive toward wheel) remove caliper bolts - 8 mm hex remove caliper, rock back and forth on rotor to spread pads remove old pads grind or file EBC pads to fit (see above) insert new pads drive in pin insert keeper install caliper onto rotor install caliper bolts, torque to 40 Nm (30 ft.lb.) pump rear brake!!!!! check fluid level in reservoir Link to comment
danjackson Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thanks Jerry, It was that darn pin that I didn't know what to do with! Link to comment
Ken H. Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 It was that darn pin that I didn't know what to do with! Don't feel too bad, they commonly get stuck and occasionally can be a real bear to drive out. Link to comment
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