Star shaped tools!

[newman7096]

On the brake calipers and various other bit of my GS it has star shaped bolts, similar to that of allen bolts. You know the ones I mean!

Can you buy some kind of socket or tool set which is better than using the stuff in the tool kit. I can't get the bolts out with the original tool kit items!!

And how easy is it to replace the brake pads?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

On the brake calipers and various other bit of my GS it has star shaped bolts, similar to that of allen bolts. You know the ones I mean!

Can you buy some kind of socket or tool set which is better than using the stuff in the tool kit. I can't get the bolts out with the original tool kit items!!

And how easy is it to replace the brake pads?

DOH...............that'll be TX or TORX fasteners...................obviously you've never heard of them then............if that's your mechanical knowledge........best leave the pads to the dealers

 

[newman7096]

Unfortunately I only know how to put the key in the ignition and ride the thing!

 

[boundless]

You should have driven up North-West...

...to the first of my talks.

I considered for quite a bit my star turn!

Sounds like you need a Franklin expedition!

 

[newman7096]

Torx

Halfords - get good ones - Halfords professional are OK

and you should use a torque wrench to put them back - remember - Brakes and the front ones at that



Para

I shall invest in some and learn how to change the pads! There at the front somewhere aren't they?

 

[newman7096]

Thanks for the FRANKLIN info, now all I need is a torque rench that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and the torque settings would be good!!!

 

[Andy80F]

TORX drivers are also the required tool for opening Old Apple Macs and the current laptops. I still need a T-8 size an iBook to allow a hard-drive upgrade. Most sets dont go as small as T-8. Useless information I know but you might find TORX sets in computer accessory stores.

Regards
Andy80F

 

[Rob Farmer]

Andy,

Halfords sell a Torx 8 screwdriver, I bought one for removing hard drives in laptops, only cost a few quid and is a great bit of kit.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Thanks for the FRANKLIN info, now all I need is a torque rench that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and the torque settings would be good!!!

Torque settings are in the Handbook and Service manual...........if they came with bike........or dealers/Motorworks sell them.

 

[Frisky]

Torx set

Try Machine Mart,they do a set which has all the torx sizes,all allen key sizes and XYZ?? sizes in both long and short length.They come with a 3/8 and 1/2" adaptors so you can use your torque wrench on them.
Cost about £26 but will last forever.
Cheers Dave

 

[oblertone]

Torque wrench

Newman, I posted a similar enquiry about a Torque Wrench on here some time back, prices range from cheap to 'kin 'ell, but after weighing all the received wisdom I got one at Halfords for £50 that was highly recommended in a survey by a bike mag. It's very straightforward to use. Be careful because they come in a variety of range's. The minimum setting on the GS is 8NM so I got the one that starts at that and goes to about 50NM (?). Check the other thread for more detail.

 

[newman7096]

Cheers!

Looks like I've got some shopping to do!

 

[Greg Masters]

JohnnyBoxer offered some good advice.

If this is the first time you've ever wielded a spanner on a bike, changing the brake pads is not a good place to start!

If you are really intent on doing the job, consider:

• the mechanical reassembly must be faultless. Having a pad fall out, or the caliper drop off, can lead to expensive consequences - and I'm not just talking money!
• how you are going to retract the caliper pistons and, perhaps more importantly, how are you going to deal with the brake fluid that will be displaced?

There is a high correlation between ability and experience. Try gaining a bit of experience by practicing on something less critical. Try changing the brake pads on your lawn mower. When you can do that with your eyes shut, you'll be ready to tackle the GS. Until then, perhaps its best to leave it to the dealer!



Greg

 

[brassmonkey001]

Best to get a mate who knows what he's doing to show you how, that way you'll get it done cheaper than a garage and you will have learnt how to do it for next time into the bargain.

 

[Invicta Moto]

TORX drivers are also the required tool for opening Old Apple Macs and the current laptops. I still need a T-8 size an iBook to allow a hard-drive upgrade. Most sets dont go as small as T-8. Useless information I know but you might find TORX sets in computer accessory stores.

Regards
Andy80F

And a T10 to remove the screen off the mountings should you get that far..... I bought a nice and cheap kit with a ratchet screwdriver handle from Aldi on Saturday for £3.99 that has T10 to T40 in it.... and it works okay.... the tookit has S (square) bit as well as allen and small sockets with 3/8 drive.

 

[(RIP) Mark Dilloway]

What's a torque wrench?

Well done Jonnyboxer - cruel but well meant. And Greg for the very real warnings. Take heed, unless you know how to bleed your brakes - especially on an ABS bike - you are taking a big risk. I hope your bike is not your only means of transport should something go wrong.

But what was interesting to me was the response to a simple question. And the knowledge this board has. The posts became increasingly complex so that whilst Newman might have understood the first post it is highly unlikely that he understood anything thereafter.

Whatever you do I wish you well - checkout the workshop manual posted on this site.