ST1100 brake pads

lol.

I just don't use them much on surface streets... and I don't use my front brakes when going slow, on gravel or in dirt. I guess that tells you I stay on the tarmac, a lot!

Mark
 
Hi do,s anyone know how to get the brake pad pin out on the front discs as the hexi end is rounded of so cannot get it out HELP PLEASE and no i didnt do it just goyt my baby LOL
 
Bummer David. Do you know what a Socket- out is? You would need a machinist friend that would have one. They are slightly tapered hex tools that you tap into a bad socket, then turn it to extract the bad item. That is an option but they sometimes do not do the trick either. Those set screws that cover the pins are notorious for being over tightened and seized in. When you put it back, do yourself a favor and only lightly tighten it and use some Moly as well. Or just find a rubber plug and occasionally check your pin.
Now for the ugly way to remove the plug if an easy-out/ socket-out is not an option.
Get a drill bit around the same diameter as the width of the hex wrench that should take it out. A 5mm I think. Drill out the bad center of the plug being careful not to push too hard. When you break through, you don't want to damage the pin's hex socket too badly.
Now find a socket head bolt that has a bit larger diam. than the hole you just drilled. Grind a hex or square or even a triangle on the end so that the edges angle to the left a bit if possible to bite in. Tap that in the plug and unscrew the plug. All the tapping should have loosened it up and it should come out. If not,,,you could be very very careful and heat up the surrounding aluminum.
Good luck.
 
david607 said:
Hi do,s anyone know how to get the brake pad pin out on the front discs as the hexi end is rounded of so cannot get it out HELP PLEASE and no i didnt do it just goyt my baby LOL
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Hi David. BTDT The most direct way would be to pull the caliper off the rotor and get a vice-grip on the pin, between the pads. You could then also hacksaw the pin and remove the pads. Get some penetrant on the pin threads first. Heat gun as a last resort. I ended up disconnecting the brake fluid line and putting the caliper in a bench vice. Order a new pin and have at it... Good luck.

Regards, John
 
And here I assumed it was the usual problem of the dust cap/keeper being stuck. The easy out could still work if you wanted to try before cutting the pin.
 
Thanks John great to hear from you will try today and advise on how i get on Thanks again Dave
 
Thanks Mark hope i dont have to do this but to get my baby back on the road will try anything Thanks again Dave
 
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