How to install brake pads?

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Stupid question but how do I install brake pads? I need to put them back on my 1983 GS1100E but they keep falling out? It's the brake pad on the front on the inside closest to the rim.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

See if the guides on my website are similar to your bike.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[hillsy]

There should be 2 pins that slide into the caliper and through the top of the pads so they don't move up and down.

[hikermikem]

There should be 2 pins that slide into the caliper and through the top of the pads so they don't move up and down.

I don't think the '83 1100E has that style... no pins shown here on the front caliper fische...

[7981GS]

I will try to get you some pic's in a little while.
There is a possibility that someone tried the wrong pads.
The difference from '82 and '83 pads are slight. I will get pic's.

Daniel

[Souske]

I just pinch the pads in place with one hand, while intalling the caliper with the other

[DanTheMan]

I just pinch the pads in place with one hand, while intalling the caliper with the other

That's what I do. My 850 and both 1100s share the same front calipers.

[Adler]

The pads just slide into the slots on the bracket (#6) and then when you slide the caliper over it the spring (#11) pushes down on them to hold them in place.

[koolaid_kid]

Hi,

See if the guides on my website are similar to your bike.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Nope, you have the other style. They are completely different. You might consider posting a writeup for the other style also.

[Adler]

Nope, you have the other style. They are completely different. You might consider posting a writeup for the other style also.

Are you sure?

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff/images/front_brakepad_replacement.pdf

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I will try what guys have said.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I got it figured out. It was so simple...

See that? The brake pad fits perfectly into that space. Same thing on the other side.


You just slide the brake pad in then slip the caliper over and bolt it back up. So simple.

[koolaid_kid]

Are you sure?

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...eplacement.pdf

Heck, I'm not even sure I know what year it is. I wake up every morning wondering if McGovern won the election...

[hillsy]

I don't think the '83 1100E has that style... no pins shown here on the front caliper fische...

Arrgh....my bad. I thought he was talking about the rear caliper