Yamaha VSTAR 1100 Maintenance - Front Brake Pad Replacement and Caliper Maintenance

*Movie reissued due to a mistake found in editing, thanks Jeremiah!*
Today we will be replacing the front brake pads on a Vstar 1100. This model is a Silverado, having two calipers up front the job is simply done twice. I will not be conducting it twice in the video. Note that on mine, having determined that my brakes are re-serviceable, I clean and replace all of the parts but do so as if they are all replaced as new items. Also be aware that after market brakes do not come with the extra springs and support pads, so if you are getting after market like EBC and want to replace these items, you will need to purchase them separately.
I also make sure before starting that I have a length of wire and a rag to support the caliper while disconnected so it is not hanging from the brake line.
Note my use of minimal anti-seize and small amount of grease in the dust caps is not called out in the official procedure, its just something I do.
Brakes should be bled tested adequately before operating the bike.
#vstar #vstar1100

[@jaybilawchuk2225]

Your videos are beyond professional. Thank goodness you have done so many videos on the vstar 1100’s. Just purchased one last week and your videos have reassured me that I can do a lot of this stuff myself from having past mechanical experience. Thank you! Cheers from central Canada.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to help

[@BeardedRaven]

Thanks a lot man. Great explanations and camera angles.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tobinindustrial]

Thanks for this. I am definitely ringing the bell on your TH-cam. You put a lot of effort into your videos and they are ultra clear and very informative. I would feel very comfortable in following your how to videos.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks.

[@mitchellmuise7703]

Your vodeoes have saved a lot of money. Keep posting.
You have amazing post .
Thanks

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thank you, I will

[@johnoliemeulen7975]

Mooie duidelijke video

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Bedankt!

[@glennocean1586]

Heey, man, thanks sooooo much for this demo! Can I buy you a cup of coffee? You saved me a ton of hassle. Best! :)

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Your welcome. I also have a series on the repair of my coffee machine. The coffee is still free here.

[@SpeedRunGamingPH]

I just serviced someone today with the same yamaha V twin bike, he got stuck in the middle of an inner road where im taking a break, he was so glad when i fixed the stuck caliper he then asked me to clean all the brakes too, got paid my country's minimum 8 hour wage for 2 hours of work 😅,

[@retrotechandelectronics]

not bad at all.

[@beatngu2127]

Gracias por estos vídeos de la Yamaha. Se hecha de menos unos subtítulos. Aun así se entiende muy bien. 👍

[@retrotechandelectronics]

de nada.

[@YB808]

do i have to get the after parts? 0:43. for reference

[@robprimas4499]

I'm trying to change my whole front break resevior and I can't find a video that shows how to empty the lines then take the resevior off put new on then fill with fluid then get air out of lines. Can anybody show me a video please and thanks. 2008 vstar 1100

[@timothygibson2330]

I have no brakes, no friction in front leaver.
Any suggestions???

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Check fluid, if any, you have a serious issue.