Help installing new front brakes

[Black Rider]

Anyone know of a good how to with pics? I have been searching all over this site. Going to Nettuno Italy tomorrow morning with a group of bikers to visit the Veterans Cemetery and lay flowers. Last minute decision on my part. Any one can help a desperate vet so I can go pay my respects to my fallen brothers!!!!!
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Oh an Happy Veterans Day all!!!

 

[Raywood]

Just the pads? Pull the cotter pin and remove the old pads and replace with new pads then put cotter pin back in. Couldn't be much easier!

Enjoy the ride

 

[RRRUFF]

Pay attention to any shims and their location if any are in there and put a little blue medium strength on the bolts when you put it back together. Torque 22 to 25 ft/lbs.

 

[BigDogBro1]

If you are replacing the PADS only then follow Raywoods info.

If you need to remove the brake caliper from the mount then follow RRRUFFs info as well.

 

[Black Rider]

I'm a newbie. Where is the pin? Thanks in advance.

 

[Mickeetwo]

In the center at the topside of the caliper.

 

[DRBarnhart]

I'm a newbie. Where is the pin?

I'm thinking a service manual would be the next thing you should buy... :2thumbs:

Dennis

 

[Black Rider]

I saw one on eBay a few months ago but I was outbid while sleeping!
Just got back from Rome to lay flowers at the American cemetery for those who died here in wars. Awesome trip. Except my front brakes did not work unless I pumped the lever. Scared me. Is this maybe a fluid issue? Trying a mechanic tomorrow.

 

[Black Rider]

I saw one on eBay a few months ago but I was outbid while sleeping!
Just got back from Rome to lay flowers at the American cemetery for those who died here in wars. Awesome trip. Except my front brakes did not work unless I pumped the lever. Scared me. Is this maybe a fluid issue? Trying a mechanic tomorrow.

 

[07bigdog]

BDM Performance Products has manuals for sale today for $111. To get the cotter pin out you have to keep turning it while you pull on it. It is fairly tight.

 

[Nomad2day]

Cotter pin is just behind the pad. Rotate the pin so you can bend the shanks straight and pull it out so you can remove the pin.
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir on your right handlebar by your brake lever. It may be low or will need to be checked when you do your pads anyway.
Neil

 

[Black Rider]

Thanks so much guys. I will try that. Also just went to the site. How detailed are these service manuals? Are there pictures also? Is it worth the money?

 

[Luckywolf]

Have no fears it's an easy job, even for me.:2thumbs:

 

[DemonK9]

In pretty sure Ray Charles did my brake pads last time..... And they still work.

 

[Moespeeds]

They probably need to be bled if you have a soft lever.

Google

 

[chihuasbigdog]

Anothe important thing use DOT 5 brake fluid!

 

[stryfox]

sounds like you need to bleed it.
step one pull pin,
step two install new pads,
step there bleed and top off with dot 5.
All simple things once you have done it once on any car or bike.
If you are unclear ask a friend to babysit you while you do it.