| Author | Message | ||
     Erics1 |
I removed my rear pads several days ago (easy job, the pads kinda fell out), and ordered new ones. Today I went out to do a installation that I expected to take 10-15 minutes, but could not figure out how to secure the ends of the pads opposite the pin that holds that end in. The spring clip was in the caliper, but seemed more inclined to push the pads out than hold them in. I came in to look at the manual, and I saw reference to a second clip-type bit, called a pad hanger (#2 in pic). I do not recall seeing a pad hanger, and after searching my garage floor I can find no such thing. So either I managed to loose said piece when I removed the pads, without ever even seeing it, or the pads had been installed without it, though I'm not sure how that could have worked. I have a nasty feeling that I will not be able to buy just a 'pad hanger', and may have to replace the entire caliper assembly. Any suggestions?  | ||
| Erics1 |
After fiddling a bit more I realized that the one end of the pads are held in place by sitting on a mini shelf in the caliper hanger, and that the assembly can be put together without the 'pad hanger' clip. Anybody know if that is a bad idea? | ||
| Victory |
Never a good idea to deviate from engineered design and parts in brakes. Last time I changed mine they just dropped in a done in 15 min.  | ||
| Icantdrive55 |
Not positive but I believe those clips act as anti-squeal, keeping some pressure on the pads so they don't vibrate under light braking. Don't think anything catastrophic will happen if you don't use them--the pads can't really come loose once you have them installed correctly. Still preferable to use the spring clip. | ||
| Upthemaiden |
You definitely would've known if you pulled that pin out, as it screws in so you would've needed to unscrew it yourself. Unfortunately those pins aren't like normal bolts where they're threaded on the bottom end. They're a straight pin with a threaded head. If you have some spare bolts sitting around you may be able to see what size it is and find a generic pin that would fit online that's meant for another caliper, but I agree chances of finding an exact replacement from a Buell is probably going to be way more complicated than just buying another caliper and swiping the pin, unless someone on here happens to have an old caliper sitting around they don't mind selling a piece from. I don't think I'd recommend riding without it, but one thing you might be able to get away with is finding one longer bolt he same diameter as the pin, running it through and putting a nylock nut on the back of it, if there's enough clearance to fit one there. You could also possibly find a straight steel pin, and drill holes in the ends for cotter pins, or put it in a drill and try to put a slight groove in it with a hacksaw blade so you can wedge some of those little E-shaped lock rings on it to hold it in place. All of that depends on how much you prefer to do things the right way, and how much you trust yourself to get a little creative with things haha. |
