problem with front brake

[Jeff Saline]

On Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:21:29 -0000 "Tom" writes:

> I was going to change the brake pads on the front of my > > A19 (2005) KLR 650 but I cannot get the pin out that goes through > > both pads. This pin has a bolt type head on it and has a small > > pin going through it. I sprayed brake cleaner on the caliper and > then > > I used a solvent on it. It won't move. I tried a socket head on it > > > and that did not work. Any suggestions? > > Tom > SW Pa.

<><><><><><> <><><><><><> Tom, If I recall correctly you don't have to remove the pin to change the pads. Just remove the lock pin. Then pivot and remove the outer pad. Then remove the inner pad. Make sure the pin and spring are in good condition as the inner pad has to be able to move on it. Installation of the new pads is pretty much the reverse. Remember to pay attention to how the spring goes in before you remove it. Folks seem to have issue with that. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT . ____________________________________________________________ Get Your Gov Debt Bailout New state credit laws allow consumers to legally reduce debt up to 60%. Learn More. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c9d567e9b76420100cm07vuc

[Tom]

Since I figured I could not get that pin out of the caliper on my A 19 I ordered a used 2007 front caliper and it will get here in a week or so. I typed in Google "pin stuck in caliper" and it brought up a car web site and there were a lot of pins stuck in their calipers. One guy said he drilled a hole from the other side from where that pin goes in and then he punched it out. Well I figured what the heck do I have to loose since I got a replacement coming. I drilled several holes until I got lined up with that pin. I wanted to make sure I was not going to hit the piston area. Well it took several good whacks with a hammer and a punch to get that pin to come out. I cleaned everything up with brake cleaner and polished the pin with a Dremel tool. Since I drilled a few holes I plugged the hole I did not need with JB Quick weld and with a little tape and more JB Weld I covered the hole where the pin was. I got everything back together and the only thing I need now is some brake fluid. Tom Zangla SW Pennsylvania