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Does anyone know of write-up here, perhaps with pic's of how-to replace front brake pads on the '05 ST1300A - or - can you provide one?
Thanks!
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Did you clean the pistons before you pushed them back into the bore. Also some lubricate the pistons with brake fluid before they push the back in.I just replaced my front pads with some EBC pads I had laying around. They are rubbing when I spin the wheel. I took it up and down the street and applied the brakes 4 or 5 times and it still won't spin freely and the disc's are hot to the touch. Did I not get the pistons pushed in far enough or should I just go get some OEM pads? I've never used anything other than OEM, until now.
Maybe I didn't get them pushed in good? I've never had this problem before with the OEM pads. I guess I'll pop the calipers back off and try again.
ebc pads are known to have fitment issues on ST1300's. Use OEM pads. .02
Re: "How to" replace front brake pads ST1300 . ????
It's pretty easy...
Remove rubber cap #16
Remove pin #18
http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_years/1323-honda-2005-ST1300A/assemblies/16330
The pads will just about fall out... but, you may need to wiggle them a little.
You should, once the pads are removed clean the exposed pistons.. not always easy with the calipers on so you might want to pull them but, your call....
Then, after cleaning the pistons, you can use a thin board to slowly push them in just a little, then check if the new pads will fit in the caliper and on each side of the rotor... If not, you might need to push them just a hair more.
When reinstalling the new pads be extra careful to make sure the non-pin side fits into the slots in the caliper...
Don’t count on full information!!! It appears NOT ONE single person removers the hardware kit and cleans them. This may be a very big issue with your brakes riding in the rotor and not returning!!! Can’t slide….. they stick out. I can’t believe there are no comments about thisDoes anyone know of write-up here, perhaps with pic's of how-to replace front brake pads on the '05 ST1300A - or - can you provide one?
Thanks!