Going to install all new pads this week, front I know, would it be easier to remove the rear wheel to Chang that end? Anything I should watch put for? Had the front callipers out before so that end is ok in my head. Thanks.
Iirc easy enough just to remove calliper. Am guessing the abs will affect any brake bleeding that may be needed, if the pads are very worn
Rear pads are simple. Remove the circlip from the retaining pin, and tap the pin out. It has a metal sleeve on it that is an interference fit to keep it in place. You might want to use a screwdriver to push the pads back at this stage. Then undo the two bolts that hold the caliper on, swing it down, and swap the pads.
I have just changed the rear pads on my base model dvt. It really is a five minute job. Assuming it is the same for the S model. Remove the retaining pin and then tap out the pin. Once the pin is removed push to piston back and then the old pads can slide out and put the new ones in. I used Brembo SC pads and they seem to be a little wider than standard ones. I had the piston pushed right in but with the new pads where tight to get in and were binding a little. Gave them a quick trim with a file and job done. Back brake is still shite though....
While theyre out (the calipers) extend the pistons out, give them a wipe around and put some red grease on them. Then give the whole caliper a clean (much easier while theyre off the forks).
People say the rear brake is useless but I can’t agree, mine is very good and sometimes when making progress I may need to recede the speed I can give it a press and it works as I like. Let’s hope these new Brembo pads are as effective.
Do you mean the front ones? I remember taking my wheels off and thinking that the pads look like a pain to change.
I've tended to pop the caliper off to change and service the caliper. Where holding and servicing it is a problem, I've tended to use either a bungee cord or loosely attached wide zip tie to hold the hose to the bike, allowing me to do what I need to do to the caliper
With the rear I changed the pads without removing the calliper just jiggle the caliper to get them out and back in. The front ones are easier on the Base model compared to the S as the disks are smaller. With the front there is also no need to remove the caliper also. Remove the pin and take out the spring plate and the pads come out easily
Yep, looks like the dvt has a different caliper to the earlier ones (same caliper as the diavel? ) My instructions may therefore be inappropriate for your bike Alan. My apologies.
Ok so front done with no drama, the rear looks like it has a round clip both sides, are they separate or one long clip? Do I simply pull them up with pliers each side and then knock the pin out? If so that’s easy, otherwise I might have to remove the wheel to see what I am doing. Lying on the carpet floor in the garage things look weird.
And just five minutes ago I took delivery of my top of the range Milwaukee impact driver set, this will whip off the nut in seconds, I reckon it’s playtime later today.
If remember correctly. Take out both R clips and then the pin taps out from the left side. Seem to remember it is a bit fiddly putting the pins back in afterwards as they are difficult to see.
You definitely don't need to remove the wheel to do the pads. follow the pictures PompeyBoxer posted above. from the rhs of the bike: remove the safety clips (easy to get to, use needle nose pliers) dont lose them ! from the lhs of the bike: push the retaining pin out back to the rhs again: push the pistons back in before removing the pads. swing the caliper down and pull the pads out. give it all a clean if you feel the need. slap the new ones in, swing the caliper back up, and push the pin back in. Then fit the safety clips again. 10 minutes at most, 15 including drinking a cuppa
