Wanted: Dummies guide to replacing rear brake pads!

huskie69 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Karma :

Can anyone help me or at least point me in the direction of an easy to follow guide on replacing my rear pads (SV650). I've got a haynes manual but I might a well be reading a Chinese manuscript - it's not really written for beginners!

I've found a few sites on the interwebs but most contain jargon which I'm completely clueless on. Some have suggested I remove the caliper from the bracket, others say it can be done without removing the caliper. Also, what should I use to push the pistons back in? (bearing in mind I don't have any specialist tools).
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Remove caliper from bike (leave brake line attached)

Take pads out.
Push pistons in with bit of wood and a clamp (I used a small handheld vice on the car and bike)
Replace pads.

Refit.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

You forgot cleaning and then lubing. (On the front of SV650s this is VERY important, never done much with rears, but not going to hurt.)

Oh and if you look at the top of this section, there's a post called "BCF Workshop Guides & Handy Links"... go to that and read Marjay and Korn's guides - both go through all you need and more.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=19435

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22573

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=63228
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huskie69 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Karma :

Thanks guys, that's all I'm after and kicking myself for not browsing the stickies first! In a bit of a panic as my MOT expired last week - I thought I had another 2 weeks left Embarassed

and need pads replacing before I get it motted. Regarding the Haynes - there are some sections that I can follow and seem pretty straight forward. Other parts are completely over my head. What I really hate is that the B&W images are always taken on an immaculate bike or part and don't look anything like the grubby oily parts I have on mine Wink

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> '09 YBR 125 > '53 Suzuki SV650 - Died Sad

> 2010 Suzuki VanVan 125 > '87 Yamaha FZ750 Sold > VTR 1000 FireStorm - Sold > Honda CB1000R

Burnside · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Karma :

Take pics as you go along then post em here Smile

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huskie69 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Karma :

Done - piece of piss! I had visions of me losing the pins or getting sprayed in the face by dot4. Just took caliper off, then removed the bar which held the pads in place, pushed the piston in by hand, put new pads in, slid caliper over disc and refitted. Job done.
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'10 Skyjet SJ125-23 - Crashed Sad

> '09 YBR 125 > '53 Suzuki SV650 - Died Sad

> 2010 Suzuki VanVan 125 > '87 Yamaha FZ750 Sold > VTR 1000 FireStorm - Sold > Honda CB1000R

dragstaar · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Aug 2010 Karma :

ajbsmirnoff · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Karma :

I thought hitting your thumb with a hammer was the done thing during such a job.

cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

LUCKY SOD!

I had to destroy my caliper to get the fuckers off! Make sure you do use lots of lube, esp on the pins!

What year SV?