03 ST1300, rear brake pad change

[WJHamel]

Preface: I do all the maintenance on my vehicles (cars), so i'm not a pro at mechanical maintenance, but not a noob either. I do all the brake work on my cars. My question is, on the 03 ST, can i replace those back brake pads without removing the rear wheel? It looks like the caliper is relatively accessible, but would just like to know if there is an easier path.

 

[Kevin_56]

Preface: I do all the maintenance on my vehicles (cars), so i'm not a pro at mechanical maintenance, but not a noob either. I do all the brak work on my cars. My question is, on the 03 ST, can i replace those back brake pads without removing the rear wheel? It looks like the caliper is relatively accessible, but would just like to know if there is an easier path.

Yes you can. Clean the pistons before you press them back into the caliper. A shoe string wetted in brake fluid works well.

 

[WJHamel]

Yes you can. Clean the pistons before you press them back into the caliper. A shoe string wetted in brake fluid works well.

Outstanding. How's the great white north? I grew up in the Dodgeville, Highland area.

 

[Kevin_56]

Wow Small world. Not as warm as FL. It is not white, nor is it green right now either. Waiting for warmer weather and the Stay-at-Home bans to lift because things are getting better. Till then, trip planning are a time passer.

 

[Al Gully]

My question is, on the 03 ST, can i replace those back brake pads without removing the rear wheel? It looks like the caliper is relatively accessible, but would just like to know if there is an easier path.

Also, head over to the articles button at the top and choose ST1300 articles, then type in brake in the search box, lots of great info on brakes for the new guys.

 

[kenG]

one bolt holds them in. no need eo even remove the calliper.
some would say, its simple when you know how. lol