How do you change the rear brakes on a Honda VTX 1800?
Replacing the Rear Brake Pads on a Honda VTX1800
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver to push the old brake pads back into the caliper.
- Use a pick tool to remove the small pin that covers the hanger pin on the caliper.
- Use a 5mm Allen to remove the hanger pin.
- Lift out and remove the brake pads.
- Insert the new brake pads.
How do you bleed the brakes on a Honda VTX 1800?
The process of pump bleeding your brakes is a simple one that just requires a little coordination.
- Pump the brake lever a few times to build pressure – on the last pump squeeze and hold the brake lever.
- Loosen the bleed valve 1/4 to 1/2 turn until fluid starts to flow from the bleeder and into the rubber hose.
Why is my Honda VTX 1800 brake pedal spongy?
The water vapor and contaminants that infiltrate your hydraulic fluid lower its boiling point and make it slightly less effective. This results in that “spongy” pedal or lever you can feel with old fluid. Synthetic fluid is designed to resist water absorption and therefore lasts much longer between bleedings.
What kind of brake fluid for Honda VTX 1800?
1 quart of fresh (sealed) DOT4 brake fluid (a pint if you’re just flushing the system) – I use Valvoline Synthetic DOT3 & 4 Before you start, COVER YOUR TANK!!! Brake fluid eats paint so make sure you have sufficient protection in case you spill any fluid. You can do this project on the sidestand or on a lift, but decide in advance.
How do you replace rear brake pads on a Volvo?
Remove the rear road wheels. Plug the EST201 into the diagnostic socket (located just below the handbrake switch) and turn on the ignition (no pedals so you don’t start the engine) If you want to you can check for any stored codes etc and you can also read the car’s software versions.
How to replace rear brake pads with est201?
When you first go into service mode it stores an error code which gets cleared at this stage if everything is in order. Assuming there are no error messages all you have to do is put the wheels back on and jack it back down again and remove the EST201 from the port and the job is done. Hope this helps someone.