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How to install brake pads?

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Flaming Chainsaws

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

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

Thank you for your indulgence,

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

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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
 
I just pinch the pads in place with one hand, while intalling the caliper with the other
 
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.
 
BassCliff said:
Hi,

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

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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Nope, you have the other style. They are completely different. You might consider posting a writeup for the other style also.
 
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.
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You just slide the brake pad in then slip the caliper over and bolt it back up. So simple.
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