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: How To: Change Rear Brake Pads (04-08) R1


R1 MASTER
10-31-2007, 11:07 PM
Tools Needed: Flat head screwdriver, 5mm Hex (allen), 14MM socket, 12MM socket, Torque Wrench.

Step 1: Remove Bolt/Alignment Pin cover.
http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/1ee52c74b3b74371d91ed2fb6aac51d96g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=1lgzsorxoey&thumb=4)

Step 2: Loosen Bolt/Alignment Pin. (Do not remove at this point)
(12 FT LBS on reassembly)
http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/ffac6de2abc9ad78c4879ee105fe313d6g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=fnxbjntnhmm&thumb=4)

Step 3: Remove Caliper mounting bolts. 14MM (Front bolt 20 FT LBS on reassembly) 12MM(Rear bolt 16 FT LBS on reassembly).
http://www2.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/63f7538787c69e5dfacb92ac8279b3a36g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=6d2n32octzx&thumb=4)

Step 4: Remove Caliper. Push on pads to force the piston back in caliper.
http://www3.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/be5ec94f20cc701243fe93c2f9e8115a6g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=bx1xixgmz5d&thumb=4)

Step 5: Now remove Bolt/Alignment Pin.
http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/ffac6de2abc9ad78c4879ee105fe313d6g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=fnxbjntnhmm&thumb=4)

Step 6: Remove old pads.

Step 7: Install New pads.

Reassemble by moving backwards up the list.



Ride safe.

R1Lover
10-31-2007, 11:16 PM
Master is the Masta.... Great work :)

Firehawk
11-01-2007, 08:39 AM
Might should look into a pair of gloves like that.....less dirty hands and better grip.

KneeDragginJay
11-01-2007, 09:51 AM
yamaha factory thread lock is like epoxy...i had to torch the bolt alignment pin to break the thread.

Bogie
11-02-2007, 09:41 PM
Master is the Masta.... Great work :)


Some smart SOB must have recommeded him for a mod job! :rofl

R1Lover
11-02-2007, 09:44 PM
Some smart SOB must have recommeded him for a mod job! :rofl

Yes he did Bro.... :) I appreciate it! :mrgreen