R1250GS brake caliper service

[Swooper]

Hi Chaps

Whilst the wheels are off for new tyres, I thought (as I often do) that I would pop out the brake pads and give them and the calipers a good clean.

No problem with the rears, but I dont have a small enough torx socket for the Hayes fronts.

Can anyone guide me on the size required?

Thank you

 

[Winjar]

Hi Chaps

Whilst the wheels are off for new tyres, I thought (as I often do) that I would pop out the brake pads and give them and the calipers a good clean.

No problem with the rears, but I dont have a small enough torx socket for the Hayes fronts.

Can anyone guide me on the size required?

Thank you

Any help

 

[r1happy]

The one for mine says E8.

 

[Steve Harley]

The one for mine says E8.

where does it say that?

 

[r1happy]

On the torx socket that fits the bolt.

 

[Reggie353]

On the torx socket that fits the bolt.

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[Fullchat]

He make a very good point about the small circlip on the end of the pin which you cant see. It WILL disappear into a dark place if you just undo the pin.

Been there done that.

A race mechanic gave me a tip about cleaning calipers. Very hot water and and washing up detergent as opposed to brake cleaner which does the rubber seals no good.