Front Brake Pad (ABS) retaining pin

TeaMan · Post by **TeaMan** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:55 pm

Hello peeps

This said pin is proving difficult to remove, because there is only 1 one hole on the caliper (i.e. you can't bash it through).

Any ideas?

Ta v.much

gus · Post by **gus** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:12 pm

Drift it out from the inside of the caliper.It is a tight fit,as there is an olive on the pin.
gus
ps dont forget the R clip

TeaMan · Post by **TeaMan** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:20 pm

Thx v.much - will give that rusty pin some hard wiggling tomorrow evening.

Im putting EBC HH's on the front & rear - any known issues with that combo?

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:24 pm

Double H's are fine - used them in more than one BM and they work ok.

As to drifting out your pad retaining pin, Halfords do a handy punch tool which I've found mega-useful. Comes in a kit of 3 bits including a small cold chisel and a centrepunch.

stempy · Post by **stempy** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:35 pm

Twatting session approaching

we're about due for another one

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:24 pm

stempy wrote:Twatting session approaching we're about due for another one

Yup - where's Ober-leutnant von Twatter when you need him???

(Jason...where are you mate???)

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 7:46 am

Gromit wrote:
stempy wrote:Twatting session approaching we're about due for another one
Yup - where's Ober-leutnant von Twatter when you need him???

(Jason...where are you mate???)

Chief Twat(er) reporting for duty Sir... now where seems to be the problem... LET ME AT IT

I did this on my brakes Wed eve cos they were suddenly down to the metal and not performing much stopping. Good job I keep some spare pads.

Only minor twatting necessary though unfortunately

Jason

TeaMan · Post by **TeaMan** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:19 pm

re: punching the pin through

Unfortunately there is only one hole, so there is no way to punch it through - you can only pull it out

Will try wiggling later this eveining

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:34 pm

TeaMan wrote:re: punching the pin through

Unfortunately there is only one hole, so there is no way to punch it through - you can only pull it out

Will try wiggling later this eveining

You must have different calipers to me then - mine is a 2000 pre evo with Brembo calipers. The pin doesn't protrude the other side of the caliper (like it does on the rear caliper) but there is a tiny hole where you can get a centre punch or a very small screwdriver.

Have you got the calipers off? You can just flip them over and rest them against the fork bottoms before letting the twatting commence

Jason

oyster · Post by **oyster** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 3:57 pm

Grip the pin with the largest snub nose pliers that will fit the space, and twist the pin side to side (that's after the weeny R pin has been removed!) It will come out with the twisting action directed towards the open end.
I matched the pin to a stainless steel cap head bolt of similar dimension, cut the threaded end off, drilled a hole for the R pin and have not had a problem since.
You'll all be pleased to know I am going for a freebie meal at the local brewery tonight. Christmas has arrived at last!

TeaMan · Post by **TeaMan** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 8:13 pm

Rear pads changed easy...

Front pin wont come out

Its going for it 1st MOT tomorrow - maybe I'll ask them if they can work on those crappy japanese brakes!

On the plus side by ABS light is now going nuts a few mins after tick over (not moved the bike in like 5months!!)

bernsmartco · Post by **bernsmartco** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:35 am

Probably sorted by now but what age is the bike and therefore the brake calliper system.
Mine are the latest front with a star bit socket hole, you have to screw the retainer out.

TeaMan · Post by **TeaMan** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:07 pm

2001 (EVO ABS - Tokio calipers or something like that).

Passed its first MOT

However, ABS is acting up real bad since I changed the rear pads, dealer thinks as I pushed the pistons back in, it caused the ABS control unit to drain... ABS warning lights look like a Christmas tree at the mo

Oh well, its booked in at Prestige MS in Bexleyheath next Sat - seems like the closest dealer to me now. I used to go to SPC but I don't live near there any more...

Anybody had any experience at Prestige?

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:53 pm

Good man moving house so you dont have to go to S#C

I like that

Talking of brakes I had a spare day to day so I thought I would give the front calipers a birthday my god the amount of crap inside the calipers and around the pads was unreal think I did them 3 or 4 thousand miles ago.

How often do other folks strip em down and clean them

gus · Post by **gus** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:07 pm

About every 3000 miles or so.
gus