I'm going to change my brake pads tonight. I have a manual and it seems easy enough, but I don't want to damage anything. What's the best way to push the piston all the way in? It seems like I could damage the rotor. TIA.
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I just did my front brake pads. Took the calipers off to do it (I was changing the tire anyway, so I had already planned on removing them). I left the old pads in place inside the calipers, and a big handle screwdriver. Working from one end of the pads to the other, I twisted the handle of screwdriver against the old pads, and pushed in the pistons.2012 Honda Goldwing | 2009 Timeout Camper
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The very first thing I do rather than removing fluid from the reservoir is to crack the bleeder screw on the caliper that I'm replacing pads on so the piston has less resistance when pushing it in, clean the exposed piston with an old toothbrush and then push the piston in. Very little resistance once the bleeder is cracked and if you do remove the caliper you can use the old pad to cover the piston and a small c-clamp to push it back in. Check all brake reservoirs for the proper level when done.Location: Vancouver WA Former name: CAWING '04 GL1800
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With the caliper removed, I remove the pads, then by applying the brakes, let the pistons extend fully so I can clean them with brake cleaner. I can usually press the pistons back in (although it takes some muscle) without loosening a bleed valve, but that is not a bad idea, especially if you have speed bleeders.GOLDWING AND F6B MAINTENANCE VIDEOS
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Originally posted by Cruiseman View PostWith the caliper removed, I remove the pads, then by applying the brakes, let the pistons extend fully so I can clean them with brake cleaner. I can usually press the pistons back in (although it takes some muscle) without loosening a bleed valve, but that is not a bad idea, especially if you have speed bleeders.
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Good job ., love working on my bike , when I first got my 01 it had a slight vibration at high speed and when I removed rear wheel and inspected the brakes found that 1 brake shoe was not seated in its slot and was sitting about 1/4" low on 1 end coming into contact with the rotor rivets and wearing them down by a third , I suspect the pads were changed with the wheel on were you put the pads in by feel maybe not such a good idea
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Doing brakes is not as scary as they might at first seem . . . . great chance to check all bolts for tightness, etc. I'd strongly suggest uisng a torque wrench.Life is all about decisions. I decided for Jesus Christ.
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