Rear Caliper

[Earl in Pensacola]

I'm pretty sure that I've finally found that confounded rattle in the rear.  The caliper seems to rattle on the rotor.  The pads have about 10K on them. I pulled out the upper retaining bolt which showed some wear.  It and the lower mounting bolt was tight.  I forgot to take a look at the pads themselves.  My questions: If the pads are still good, could the wear on the upper bolt allow the caliper to rattle?  Or Is it possible that the steel upper bolt had "egged" out the hole in the caliper that it goes thru?  All the parts are OEM (except the Pads) with 204K on them.

[Earl in Pensacola]

Oh yea, one more thing.  I couldn't find any instructions on how to change out the rear pads (as there is for the fronts).  I understand that it's "simple".  I need PICTURES!

[Garland]

If you are missing the little spring clip in the back, I guess that might cause a rattle. It as the same as the one on the fronts, they are easy to see. I managed to put the back on in wrong once, and it caused a clicking when I applied the rear brake.

[Robert]

If you know how to change the front you know how to change the rear. I can do it without removing the caliper by loosening the bolts that hold the pads and then sliding the pads out and new ones in. The real way is to loosen the rear axle and the bolt in front of the axle just below the shock and then the bracket that holds the caliper will slide around towards the rear and give you access to the caliper, then you can change the pads that way. As for the caliper being loose it is supposed to be snug on the bolt that holds it and not allow for allot of up and down movement. I seriously doubt that the bolt is out of round more than likely, I don't remember if its a spring or a oring that keeps the thing steady but you may want to take it apart and see what was in there. Mine is pretty much the same way and I really haven't done anything about it because it really hasn't bothered me enough. I have to change the rear brake now though and may address the issue. The springs that keep the tension on the pads is not the spring that will stop the caliper from moving on the support shaft. If you want a pic
 here is the pic of the rear caliper in all its glory so you can see all the bolts.
http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=148352&category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=2001&fveh=3470
Hope this helps you may have to do a cut and paste on the address to work

[Earl in Pensacola]

The address worked just fine.  Thanx  I'll check the pads even though they only have 10K on them.  Then if needed will replace them and the upper pin.

[X Ring]

Earl while you're at it check the pin boots.  If they're gone or worn out, your calipers will move around and cause a rattle.