I have a different way of compressing pistons. I take a large screwdriver with the pads still in place between the pads and twist it to compress both pistons at the same time. Then I install new pads. This way I avoid marking the caliper.
Excellent video almost as good as my own ha ha. Another system I use to compress pistons is with the old pads in place , a BIG screwdriver twisted to push the pistons back in.
Thx for the idea to use two sets of pliers to push the piston back into the housing. It worked really well. I have always used a C clamp but the pliers were much faster and easier.
"The longer tangs "a" on the brake pad spring must point in the direction of disc rotation." that says service manual, that means in oposite direction, isnt it?
I have a 05 V-Star 1100 Classic and I need to replace the rear rotor as well as the rear brake pads. I cannot find a video on this. Could you do one for TH-cam?
Can you load a link to the factory service manual in the comments here and a minimum disk thickness? As a cheat? I'm going to look, but you seem to have a factory manual and smart enough to know. Same request for your front brake video. Anyone who subscribes to your channel will get the comment notification as well.
My rear caliper is stuck. After removing the two main bolts it wont slide out. Any chance you have any idea how to losen it, without damaging it? Its the same bike and year as yours but. It was left unused, outside for years, and illve been slowly restoring it. All i have left is the brake maintenance and it wont come off.
you saved my life with the trick of the pliers to retract the piston, thank u
You're welcome./
I have a different way of compressing pistons. I take a large screwdriver with the pads still in place between the pads and twist it to compress both pistons at the same time. Then I install new pads. This way I avoid marking the caliper.
The longer tangs a on the brake pad spring
must point in the direction of disc rotation.you gave the opposite
Your vstar 1100 guides are exactly why i'm subbed, great stuff thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you! There are other cool topics to though.
Excellent video almost as good as my own ha ha. Another system I use to compress pistons is with the old pads in place , a BIG screwdriver twisted to push the pistons back in.
Thx for the idea to use two sets of pliers to push the piston back into the housing. It worked really well. I have always used a C clamp but the pliers were much faster and easier.
The 2 pliers allows for more even pressure IMHO.
Excellent video sir. Love the NY accent. I'm from NH and speak a little different.
Glad you enjoyed it.
love your VIDEOS WELL EXPLAINED!!!🏍
Glad they help.
Good job brother.
super helpful and precise! thanks so very much.
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for this video, you save me 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
No problem 👍
"The longer tangs "a" on the brake pad spring
must point in the direction of disc rotation." that says service manual, that means in oposite direction, isnt it?
Amazing video. Thanks a lot 👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you liked it!
I have a 05 V-Star 1100 Classic and I need to replace the rear rotor as well as the rear brake pads. I cannot find a video on this. Could you do one for TH-cam?
When the time comes I’ll be sure to make a video.
Can you load a link to the factory service manual in the comments here and a minimum disk thickness? As a cheat? I'm going to look, but you seem to have a factory manual and smart enough to know. Same request for your front brake video. Anyone who subscribes to your channel will get the comment notification as well.
My rear caliper is stuck. After removing the two main bolts it wont slide out. Any chance you have any idea how to losen it, without damaging it?
Its the same bike and year as yours but. It was left unused, outside for years, and illve been slowly restoring it. All i have left is the brake maintenance and it wont come off.
Stuck how? Stuck in position?