Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 09:44:58 -0400 From: Scott FitzGerald <Scott.FitzGeraldnopsamc.ca> Subject: Re: 94 900S brakes......
Brakes are super easy, the rears in particular: Using a suitable tool (nail set/punch if you have it), hammer out the two retaining pins and extract pads. It may be necessary to lever them out a bit at a time with a screw driver, but no big deal. Insert new pads, insert pins. A good tip for the rears: buy some silicone grease (dielectric grease) and lubricate the pins. If these rust, the pads will bind and won't work very well. I really noticed a difference after servicing the pins. On the front: Remove the retaining spring (lever off with a small flathead screwdriver), remove 2 7mm allen bolts behind caliper (I recommended spending the $$$ on a Snap-on socket for these; I broke 3 Mastercrafts torquing them back on...). Pull off caliper assembly (this might take some effort if there is excessive wear on the rotor that creates a ridge) - be careful not too let the assembly fall and pull on the brake line. The inner pad has a metal spring clip that goes into the piston; it will just pop out. Insert new pads, re-attach calipers, install wheels, lower, enjoy! I would recommend using some anti-squeal compound on the back of the pads as well. It can't hurt, and could save some grief. As well, if you got carbon-metallic pads, I've had good luck reducing squeal by chamfering the edges of the pads and cutting a vertical groove through the centre of the pad (fronts only). Cheers! Chris wrote: > > I am changing pads and discs on the front and pads on the rear of my 900s. > Anything I should know that might trip me up? > > I had a quick look at the arrangement for the front brakes and it seems as > though you pull off the whole caliper by undoing the bolts that allow the > caliper to slide. (sorry not a good description), with a 7mm allen wrench > (of course a size I don't have). Is this right or have i got the wrong > approach. > > Any and all advice appreciated. > > Chris.
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