1150 Brake pads

[Warthog]

As some may have read in the thread about my wheel not turning after a pad change, I am still having problems.

So here is the question: What is the purpose of the clips on the pads that go over the retaining pin?

I ask as I did prise them away from the pin a bit, so that they would not snag on the pin. If these are to help the pad pull away from the disc, that might explain why I have stiction on the disc surface.

I really hope its not a big deal, as I don't want an issue on my hands, 4 weeks from departure.

 

[Steptoe]

The clips stop the pads from rattling/ clonking .

But they shouldn't be a cause of any problems.

 

[harry]

Warthog, Steppers is right as usual about the purpose of the anti-rattle flat springs BUT the retaining pin is OVER not under as you have in your post. Hope this solves your prob.

 

[Steptoe]

So here is the question: What is the purpose of the clips on the pads that go over the retaining pin?

BUT the retaining pin is OVER not under as you have in your post. Hope this solves your prob.

 

[Warthog]

Warthog, Steppers is right as usual about the purpose of the anti-rattle flat springs BUT the retaining pin is OVER not under as you have in your post. Hope this solves your prob.

With respect to where the clips are situated, I just prelaced the pads as I had found the old ones: with the clips over the pin and so visible through the top of the caliper: seems the logic way IMO.

Neil:
Should I be able to spin the wheel easily?
Does this one revolution sound too stiff to you?
If I can push the pistons using thumbs with firm but not gut busting pressure should that be enough ease of movement for the pistons to ease off when I release the lever?

Finally, why is it when one does something to try and save hassles later, one just brings down hassles on oneself immediately?

 

[Steptoe]

Ride the bike for a short distance and see what happens.

 

[Marks adventure]

Ride the bike for a short distance and see what happens.

Ride it out to steptoe's and get it fixed properly, you cheapskate..

 

[Spout]

Finally, why is it when one does something to try and save hassles later, one just brings down hassles on oneself immediately?

You only noticed this stiffness cos you did it yourself. Would you have checked before leaving a dealers after having had the work done?
So at least now you have been highlighted to a potential problem.

Did you give the calipers a good clean? The new pads will be sitting in a part of the caliper that's been exposed to corrossion ever since the last set started wearing.

Good luck. (DIY still the best way to go)

 

[Steptoe]

Ride it out to steptoe's and get it fixed properly, you cheapskate..

Normal hourly rate = £30
If someone is watching = £50
If someone wants to help = £70
For fixing someone elses feck up £95

 

[fatnfast]

Had a similar problem on mine (02, BMW marked calipers). All the calipers were spotless, pistons free, pins etc located correctly. Turned out to be the master cylinder, which had been replaced only 6-months earlier. A new master cylinder (warrenty) solved the problem.

 

[Steptoe]

Have you used some copperslip on the pins- or did you fit them dry ( you'll have trouble further down the line if you've fitted them dry)

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Nick, what's the latest?