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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2020, 12:41:06 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. |
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2020, 12:58:29 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Ah yeah....Anti-seize would be a good idea. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2020, 09:09:15 PM » |
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I don't know why I thought of the front axle? I've only done my brakes on my 98' Shadow back in 09', but I'm fairly sure they should be reasonably simple, specially if you found the how-to.
Maybe take a few pictures first.
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2020, 06:02:03 AM » |
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I would look at the cylinders before retracting them back into the calipers. If they look dirty or pitted, I would pull them apart and repolish them. I have had them start sticking because of the build up of dirt and corrosion. I have never had to replace the seals (knock on wood) yet, just scotch bright pads to clean the heavy off then a nice polish and never a problem or leak.
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2020, 12:49:21 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Jeff--I just changed my brakes. Do you lube the slider pin that the pads are held in with? I cleaned mine up but did not put any grease on it fearing is would just collect grime. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2020, 01:39:58 PM » |
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Looks like the Rear also might need to be replaced. Are they the same pads as the front? Also is it more or less the same way to replace the rear one once I get the Saddlebag off?
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2020, 02:01:55 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Jeff--I just changed my brakes. Do you lube the slider pin that the pads are held in with? I cleaned mine up but did not put any grease on it fearing is would just collect grime. I do. Lightly. Looks like the Rear also might need to be replaced. Are they the same pads as the front? Also is it more or less the same way to replace the rear one once I get the Saddlebag off?
The rear pads are a little thicker. I slide the axle part way out to move the entire bracket and brake unit out. There is probably an easier way by unbolting the brake assembly from the bracket. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2020, 02:12:10 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Jeff--I just changed my brakes. Do you lube the slider pin that the pads are held in with? I cleaned mine up but did not put any grease on it fearing is would just collect grime. I do. Lightly. Looks like the Rear also might need to be replaced. Are they the same pads as the front? Also is it more or less the same way to replace the rear one once I get the Saddlebag off?
The rear pads are a little thicker. I slide the axle part way out to move the entire bracket and brake unit out. There is probably an easier way by unbolting the brake assembly from the bracket. If your asking if the pads are replaced the same way, yes they are. They can be replaced with the caliper(s) in place. The rear caliper can be removed from the bracket w/o removing anything else by removing #11 and #13 in this fische. https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1999/gl1500cf-a-valkyrie-interstate/rear-brake-caliperThe pads are all similar and can be swapped from model to model, year to year and front to rear. The main difference is the rears are thicker and have a metal heat/backer plate. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2020, 02:21:53 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Jeff--I just changed my brakes. Do you lube the slider pin that the pads are held in with? I cleaned mine up but did not put any grease on it fearing is would just collect grime. I do. Lightly. Looks like the Rear also might need to be replaced. Are they the same pads as the front? Also is it more or less the same way to replace the rear one once I get the Saddlebag off?
The rear pads are a little thicker. I slide the axle part way out to move the entire bracket and brake unit out. There is probably an easier way by unbolting the brake assembly from the bracket. If your asking if the pads are replaced the same way, yes they are. They can be replaced with the caliper(s) in place. The rear caliper can be removed from the bracket w/o removing anything else by removing #11 and #13 in this fische. https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1999/gl1500cf-a-valkyrie-interstate/rear-brake-caliperThe pads are all similar and can be swapped from model to model, year to year and front to rear. The main difference is the rears are thicker and have a metal heat/backer plate. Cool, would these work for the back? From what I looked around it seems like they would.....just want to make sure: https://www.amazon.com/ECCPP-Replacement-Chieftain-Boulevard-Triumph/dp/B07HT8455J/ref=psdc_404700011_t1_B07M98TTD8 |
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2020, 02:26:32 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Jeff--I just changed my brakes. Do you lube the slider pin that the pads are held in with? I cleaned mine up but did not put any grease on it fearing is would just collect grime. I do. Lightly. Looks like the Rear also might need to be replaced. Are they the same pads as the front? Also is it more or less the same way to replace the rear one once I get the Saddlebag off?
The rear pads are a little thicker. I slide the axle part way out to move the entire bracket and brake unit out. There is probably an easier way by unbolting the brake assembly from the bracket. If your asking if the pads are replaced the same way, yes they are. They can be replaced with the caliper(s) in place. The rear caliper can be removed from the bracket w/o removing anything else by removing #11 and #13 in this fische. https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1999/gl1500cf-a-valkyrie-interstate/rear-brake-caliperThe pads are all similar and can be swapped from model to model, year to year and front to rear. The main difference is the rears are thicker and have a metal heat/backer plate. Cool, would these work for the back? From what I looked around it seems like they would.....just want to make sure: https://www.amazon.com/ECCPP-Replacement-Chieftain-Boulevard-Triumph/dp/B07HT8455J/ref=psdc_404700011_t1_B07M98TTD8I've used these for years and many tens of thousand of miles. https://www.amazon.com/Sixity-Sintered-1997-1999-GL1500CT-Valkyrie/dp/B07N8JQ77Z/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=sixity+honda+valkyrie&qid=1588800329&s=automotive&sr=1-8 |
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2020, 02:37:46 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2020, 02:39:40 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Jeff--I just changed my brakes. Do you lube the slider pin that the pads are held in with? I cleaned mine up but did not put any grease on it fearing is would just collect grime. I do. Lightly. Looks like the Rear also might need to be replaced. Are they the same pads as the front? Also is it more or less the same way to replace the rear one once I get the Saddlebag off?
The rear pads are a little thicker. I slide the axle part way out to move the entire bracket and brake unit out. There is probably an easier way by unbolting the brake assembly from the bracket. If your asking if the pads are replaced the same way, yes they are. They can be replaced with the caliper(s) in place. The rear caliper can be removed from the bracket w/o removing anything else by removing #11 and #13 in this fische. https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1999/gl1500cf-a-valkyrie-interstate/rear-brake-caliperThe pads are all similar and can be swapped from model to model, year to year and front to rear. The main difference is the rears are thicker and have a metal heat/backer plate. Cool, would these work for the back? From what I looked around it seems like they would.....just want to make sure: https://www.amazon.com/ECCPP-Replacement-Chieftain-Boulevard-Triumph/dp/B07HT8455J/ref=psdc_404700011_t1_B07M98TTD8I've used these for years and many tens of thousand of miles. https://www.amazon.com/Sixity-Sintered-1997-1999-GL1500CT-Valkyrie/dp/B07N8JQ77Z/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=sixity+honda+valkyrie&qid=1588800329&s=automotive&sr=1-8Cool, just ordered them. Same people I ordered the fronts from. lol |
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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2020, 04:58:49 PM » |
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It has come time for me to do my front brakes on my bike. I have the brakes on order and I found the Guide on the shop page. All I need is Lock tight and I should be good. Just wanted to check if there is anything else I should know or might need to do them. Thanks for your help.
I have changed many brakes on Valkyrie’s, never used lock tite on anything. Anti seize on the pin and cap yes. I suppose you could use blue lock tite on them. But the anti seize has served me well for 18 years. Jeff--I just changed my brakes. Do you lube the slider pin that the pads are held in with? I cleaned mine up but did not put any grease on it fearing is would just collect grime. No grease. I just polish it with steel wool. Smooth is all you want |
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