Where to find socket for brake pad pins?
I can’t seem to find a socket for my 2004 ultra classic’s brake pad pins. I was told that it takes a 1/4″ 12 pt. socket, but the socket wall is too thick to fit over bolt. ( not enough space between bolt and caliper ) Is it a 12pt 1/4″ bolt or does it take a special wrench? If it is 1/4″ where can I find a thin wall socket? Thanks !
How do you replace a cartridge brake pad?
If you are replacing only pad material on cartridge style pads, remove the retention screw or clip, and pull the pad backward to slide it out. Use pliers if necessary. Inspect the new pads. There will be a groove in the back of the pad to accept the retention screw or clip. Push the new pad fully into place and install the retention screw or clip.
Can you replace a caliper with a 10mm bolt?
But don’t even remove them, the pads can be replaced with the bracket still on the caliper. So remove the two 18mm bolts and remove the complete caliper/bracket as an assembly. A 10mm does not work.
Why do I need to replace my brake pads?
With use, pads will simply lose material and become too thin to be effective. Additionally, pad material will also harden as it ages, becoming less effective. This article will discuss brake pad replacement on bicycle rim brake systems. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What’s the best way to change brake pads?
Put the caliper assembly back in place and tighten the bolts using your hands. Use your socket wrench to finish the job. Put your tire back on, tightening the lug nuts by hand. Re-insert the jack and lift your car until you can easily remove the jack stand.
How do you change the caliper bracket on a car?
Break the caliper bracket bolts loose with an impact wrench or a breaker bar. Store the bolts and lift the bracket off the steering knuckle. Connect one end of the drain tube to the bleeder screw and place the other end in a catch jar. Then open the bleeder and force the caliper piston back into the bore with the C-clamp (Photo 2).
Do you have to replace both brakes at the same time?
Brakes on late-model vehicles include clips and springs that must go back in exactly the same position. If you remove both brakes at the same time and forget how to reinstall the small parts, you won’t have the other side to use as a reference (a common DIY mistake). So replace the brakes one side at a time in this how to change brake pads project.
Which is the correct position for a brake pad?
Ideally, the caliper arm is close to vertical as the pad strikes the rim. In the example below, the caliper on the left has the narrow spacer inboard to the rim. The caliper on the right has the wider spacer inboard. The angle of the caliper arms are different. The left caliper here in a better position, so the narrower spacer should go inboard.
I can’t seem to find a socket for my 2004 ultra classic’s brake pad pins. I was told that it takes a 1/4″ 12 pt. socket, but the socket wall is too thick to fit over bolt. ( not enough space between bolt and caliper ) Is it a 12pt 1/4″ bolt or does it take a special wrench? If it is 1/4″ where can I find a thin wall socket? Thanks !
How to replace rear brake pads on a Harley Davidson?
In this video, Bob and Mark show you how to replace rear brake pads on your Touring model if necessary. This Evo caliper is easy to work with. They teach you to be careful when applying lubrication to the caliper system that you only use a little bit of grease and anti-seize.
What kind of wrench do I need for brake disc pins?
That said most all open/box wrenches are 12 point on the box end side.If youre in the 1/4″ area you may try a 6mm or 7mm box wrench or even a 6.3mm {yes crazy but on all Fords}. Thanks, I have tries a 6 and 7 mm. but socket wall is too thick.