Very helpful video, I watched it, then went to change the pads on my F650 twin. However, I noticed the rear caliper is seized, any ideas how I can take it apart and clean it out?
aah giodog2000 how i wish id seen this video before i attempted the replacement! Ive stupidly pressed the rear brake pedal while the pads were out so now the piston has been forced against the caliper...! How do i move the brake piston back!? Many thanks!
Thanks for these great instructions. I just replaced pads on my GS but the pads are tight around the rotor and I can barely spin rear wheel by hand. Is this normal? The pistons just kept pushing out fast after I pressed them in. Is there an adjustment ?
we are having a great trip...both bikes have new pads...my bike there is a rubbing noise...tried to make an adjustment and it helped but still makes a noise without braking...normal? Your video has come in handy as I knew it was....
giodoog...we are using your video now to change our rear pads that we bought from Happy Trails..they seem really tight especially the inside pad....is this normal?
@lsoph9 Hi to both of you , hope you are having a great trip. Been following you guys via the the threads ;-)
New pads do fit tight but make sure the pistons are fully pushed in and if they are make sure the gap between both pads (once installed in the caliper ) is the same the whole way from top to bottom before installing on the disc. If everything is fine, I wouldn't worry about how tight tey fit. When you do the second bike it should be the same , if not , double check both . Let me know
@lsoph9 Yes , a LITTLE rubbing noise is normal. It shouldn't be a grinding noise or un-even rubbing while you spin the wheel . I'm happy the vid came out handy for you guys. Be safe , have fun and I wish you some cooler temps .... ;-)
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Very helpful video, I watched it, then went to change the pads on my F650 twin. However, I noticed the rear caliper is seized, any ideas how I can take it apart and clean it out?
kennylyuda 1 month ago
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kennylyuda 1 month ago
aah giodog2000 how i wish id seen this video before i attempted the replacement! Ive stupidly pressed the rear brake pedal while the pads were out so now the piston has been forced against the caliper...! How do i move the brake piston back!? Many thanks!
LukyBowler 6 months ago
only pussies wear gloves
ZzSmacKyzZ 9 months ago
Thanks for posting this video.
It took me less that 10 minutes to do this last night - thanks to your vid.
This method also works for the older model F650GS as well. (06/07)
mitchamus 1 year ago
@mitchamus your welcome , happy it helped ;-)
giodog2000 1 year ago
Thanks for these great instructions. I just replaced pads on my GS but the pads are tight around the rotor and I can barely spin rear wheel by hand. Is this normal? The pistons just kept pushing out fast after I pressed them in. Is there an adjustment ?
largo703 1 year ago
good stuff should save me some cash what else can u do?
F650GSCHANNEL 1 year ago
we are having a great trip...both bikes have new pads...my bike there is a rubbing noise...tried to make an adjustment and it helped but still makes a noise without braking...normal? Your video has come in handy as I knew it was....
lsoph9 1 year ago
giodoog...we are using your video now to change our rear pads that we bought from Happy Trails..they seem really tight especially the inside pad....is this normal?
lsoph9 1 year ago
@lsoph9 Hi to both of you , hope you are having a great trip. Been following you guys via the the threads ;-)
New pads do fit tight but make sure the pistons are fully pushed in and if they are make sure the gap between both pads (once installed in the caliper ) is the same the whole way from top to bottom before installing on the disc. If everything is fine, I wouldn't worry about how tight tey fit. When you do the second bike it should be the same , if not , double check both . Let me know
giodog2000 1 year ago
awesome video thanks! Leslie aka soph9!
lsoph9 1 year ago
@lsoph9 Yes , a LITTLE rubbing noise is normal. It shouldn't be a grinding noise or un-even rubbing while you spin the wheel . I'm happy the vid came out handy for you guys. Be safe , have fun and I wish you some cooler temps .... ;-)
giodog2000 1 year ago