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BrettB
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« on: October 25, 2010, 08:25:28 PM »
I'm getting ready change the rear pads myself for the first time and cannot find any tips in the shop talk section.  It has tips on front pads but not the rear.  Is there anything anywhere on the board that would help?
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« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2010, 09:33:20 PM »
The process is exactly like the front...if you have bags...you need to take the left one off first.  Once you got a clear path, you are set to go.  Compress pads, remove outer screw, remove pin, remove pads.  reverse to install. 

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BrettB
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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2010, 05:02:57 AM »
I apprieciate the info Joe. I'm using OEM pads this time.  I had it done at a shop last time and they used some other pad..........they were not worth a hoot.
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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2010, 05:46:20 PM »
Clean the pistons as much as you can before you compress them back into the caliper.
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« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2010, 10:45:05 PM »
Do you need to reuse the guage steel backing thingies, or are they part of the original pads?
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2010, 05:04:51 AM »
Quote from: PhredValk on October 26, 2010, 10:45:05 PM
Do you need to reuse the guage steel backing thingies, or are they part of the original pads?
Fred.

The new rear OEMs I just installed last month came with a new backing plate. I tossed the old one wiht the worn pads.
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2010, 05:58:17 AM »
Quote from: Valkpilot on October 26, 2010, 05:46:20 PM
Clean the pistons as much as you can before you compress them back into the caliper.


I cleaned these as good as could be done... then used compressed air to push the pistons out some - pistons
get contaminated all the way back to the seals or more... it is pretty easy to remove the caliper,
blow the pistons out all the way, clean everything and change the seals...



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