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Title: Can I Change FRONT PADS on Sidestand????
Post by: GS Paul on April 07, 2013, 07:20:57 AM

Hey all...

Quick question. Changing my front and rear brake pads. Can I change my front pads without a center stand??

I'm asking because my bike no longer has one. The wiki info says to put in on the center stand etc. but I heard my mechanic say in passing you don't need to.

Cheers and thanks for any help/info
Paul

Title: Re: Can I Change FRONT PADS on Sidestand????
Post by: gsJack on April 07, 2013, 07:36:22 AM

Yes.

Title: Re: Can I Change FRONT PADS on Sidestand????
Post by: john on April 07, 2013, 07:58:53 AM

Wouldn't blocking the engine and jacking it up work better :dunno_black:

Honestly, I have suspended the front on tie down straps suspended on a rafter in the shed.

It has been a while so my memory isn't so good.

Title: Re: Can I Change FRONT PADS on Sidestand????
Post by: Slack on April 07, 2013, 10:44:27 AM

You can change the pads on the side stand. You only need to lift the front wheel if your changing the rotor as well.

Title: Re: Can I Change FRONT PADS on Sidestand????
Post by: john on April 07, 2013, 10:57:52 AM

Sheesh. I always just take the wheel off to get things out of the way. Of course you can just remove the caliper. Duh! I am getting feeble minded like gsjack.

Title: Re: Can I Change FRONT PADS on Sidestand????
Post by: GS Paul on April 07, 2013, 11:00:10 AM

Thanks! Sounds good.

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