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Offline king1

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Front brake pads
« on: November 13, 2017, 18:26:29 »
Trying to replace front brake pads but the pin holding them in will not budge

Any suggestions

Thanks

Offline Sasquatch

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Re: Front brake pads
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2017, 18:37:48 »
heat it up, couple cycles should help. In worst case strip callipers out remove pistons and all rubber seals and torch it. lot of hassle but still less than machining snapped threads or rounded off pins

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Re: Front brake pads
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2017, 18:43:43 »
Plus gas and an impact driver.

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Re: Front brake pads
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2017, 23:19:40 »
According to what I've seen the pins pull out and do not screw out

Already knackered head in

Offline UK_Vstrom650

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Re: Front brake pads
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2017, 12:24:19 »
I'll ask the obvious, you have removed the clip that holds the pin in place? You can rotate the pin to free it up if it's rusted in, but you're right it just pulls out not screws. Once you get it out use a dab of copper grease on the end to help it come out in future.

(I believe some have had to drill a small hole through the back of the caliper and use a thin nail/punch to push the pin out from the reverse side. I haven't done this & wouldn't trust myself with a drill on the calipers but it is an option).

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Re: Front brake pads
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2017, 12:54:28 »
I resorted to drilling use the smallest bit you can. Then you can knock it out using a narrow punch or a nail

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Re: Front brake pads
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2017, 16:20:17 »
Similar problems as had by under-slung rear calipers with blind holes (I.e. bandit 600) - drilling a small hole from behind and punching it out will do it (as small as possible - half the diameter of the pin max) and once out I recommend filling that hole with something like araldite rapid so as you keep the filth out. You can use silicone sealant, and pop a very small, short self-tapper in. 
The Plus Gas method is good, as is the heat, don't cook the seals, though. Brake Fluid will probably need a change if the caliper is heated much.
The Mind is willing, but the body is past use-by date