Stupid Question 1 - Rear Brakes Pin removal

[flytoolow]

OK,

As Ive been given the "permission" to ride for a few days whilst SWMBO flys I am preping the bike for the first time.

So here is the first (of many!) Stupid questions.

Task : 1150GSA Rear Brake Pad Change

Problem: Rear Brake Pad retaining pin removal ?

Is it me or are these things just down right stuborn? Is there a special tool to buy ? Ive tapped it with a hammer (wood protection etc) and it aint budging! It rotates but wont move. It doesnt seem "that" dirty / coroded ?

Any "special" technique? any special tool ? How hard a hit ? WD40 ? Im fearful that I may splay the pin?

F2L

 

[Marks adventure]

You have removed the small clip on the end haven't you

 

[sockpuppet]

They're hard to get out.

Get a drift / punch and knock it out. Dealers / Motorworks sell replacement pin kits as they are almost a service item as they corrode.

 

[NeilDD]

Firstly have you removed the little circlip from the thin end of the pin (don't ask)

Use a pin punch if you have one, as you're less likely to damage the pin taking it out
Also if you push down on the pads spring plate (the springy bit that keeps the pads inline) you will remove the side loading on the pin.

Before putting the pin back in, clean it (no rust or barke gunge) and put a thin smear of copaslop on it.

HTH

Neil

 

[MattW]

Wot they said ^^

I clean my pins with wire wool and brake cleaner when I change pads. If you want to really treat your back brake you could fit a calliper service kit which includes a new pin and circlip.

 

[Stewart H]

On my bike the pin had become one with the caliper body, and needed drilling out, I obtained a new pin, important to know that the pin drives out towards the wheel, if it rotates theres a good chance it will come out, theres an expanding bit on the inboard end. soak it in penetrating oil before you start.
Stewart

 

[flytoolow]

Thanks to all!

Great - Job done!

Great tip to use an (automatic..) center punch - stops me bashing my fingers and anything else that gets in the way.

(Soaked in Gun Oil first, the center punch - 3 mins - great advice)

Cheers

 

[MattW]

Great - Job done!

Great tip to use an (automatic..) center punch - stops me bashing my fingers and anything else that gets in the way.

(Soaked in Gun Oil first, the center punch - 3 mins - great advice)

Cheers

Good job!

Gun oil - the joys of Switzerland