rear brake

[rock42]

will i be able to put brake pads on the rear of a 82 interstate without taking off the back wheel.

 

[mcgovern61]

Absolutely! You only remove the caliper and pull the pads.

 

[brianinpa]

What Gerry said. That is one of the nice things about working on brakes on a bike rather than a car.

 

[Denver]

Be sure to clean, & lube the pistons, so the brakes release properly. :yes:

 

[Rednaxs60]

There is a pivot pin/sleeve (#16 on parts fiche) that generally seizes in place. This pin needs to be free to move so the caliper can centre on the rotor, and pad wear will be equal both sides. If it is not free to move you may/will get uneven pad wear, and possibly binding of the brake(s). I had to hammer the old pins out when I rebuilt the calipers on my bike. Cheers

 

[Denver]

Forgot to mention that one

 

[zman]

maybe have to remove the saddle bag, I unbolted mine but just wanted extra room..don't know if it was necessary or not.

 

[rock42]

thanks for all the info i will for sure take of saddlebag i know it will give me more room

 

[Denver]

Silicon grease on pistons, pins, & clean so all moves freely.