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Originally Posted by TommyT
I had trouble replacing the front pads. I got the caliper off the wheel ok, but then I couldn't figure out how to get the pin out. I started pulling this squashy rubber thing, but it didn't feel right, so I left well enough alone.
On the up side, I love the KLE. It's twice as good as my F650, and about half the price!
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The pads are easy to replace without disassembling the calipers! Although there is a trick, and it is the same for front and rear...
First remove the caliper from its mounting point (2 bolts front - 2 allen heads rear) and gently push back piston(s) with brake pads in place. Remove smaller pad first and then (here is the trick!) remove the larger pad from the pins by pushing on the exposed end of the pin that DOES NOT HAVE the rubber thingy protruding from the piston side of the caliper. With a little patience and a gentle wiggle, the large pad can be removed as there is just enough space to allow it to slide off the aforementioned pin.
Installation is a reverse of the above procedure, taking care to ensure that the retaining spring clips are located correctly to hold the pads in place.
Exposed parts of brake pistons may need a light coat of brake cleaner, wd40 or the like to clean the muck off prior to pushing the pistons pack into the "non worn brake pad" position. Just make sure the pads are working correctly before setting off.
Cheers
Ian
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