Brake Pad Bolts
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Patriot
Isabella is Lazarus
shiny, bright stuff GOODThat's why MY reflectors got binned the first time I R&R'd the front wheel.
dark stuff BAD
I was hoping to torque it with my Park Tool TW-1 torque wrench that was recommended by some grease monkeys at advrider.com. However, it only goes to 60 INCH pounds max which is only 5 FOOT pounds so I used my other beam style torque wrench that goes from 0-90 foot pounds.....probably not so accurate at any torque range, but really bad at the lower ranges.
Yeah... I think that we have identified the "why".
If you really want a torque wrench for those fasteners in the 10-30 ft-lb ranges you'll want to get a 3/8" drive clicker type wrench in that range.
I also have a 1/4" drive torque wrench, but mine is a screwdriver bit type clicker made for industrial assembly. It almost never gets any use.
Sorry to hear of this. To date I've had no issue removing any of my caliper bolts, numerous times.
Three winners!
1) Make sure your torque wrench is correct and you set it and read it correctly.
2) Use quality well fitting bits (that goes for any tool) or tools, not cheap crap from Walmart (I'm not saying yours are cheap, just a general thing for others).
3) If you must, modify the tool to make sure it's good to go.
Good luck.
Gunny!
Gunny!
Gunny!I have taken many to a bench grinder to square them up and it has prolonged the usefulness of them and makes them fit much better into the cap of the bolt.You got me thinking so I went out and checked my hex sockets. I think the picture says it all. I put an an old L shaped hex key in the picture for reference. Why do they make em that way?
Three winners!
1) Make sure your torque wrench is correct and you set it and read it correctly.
2) Use quality well fitting bits (that goes for any tool) or tools, not cheap crap from Walmart (I'm not saying yours are cheap, just a general thing for others).
3) If you must, modify the tool to make sure it's good to go.
Good luck.
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TheZsdad
Mr. Bill goes for a ride!
Yep the pad pin bolt 5mm hex head is easy to strip. Had to use an extractor to get one out.
I cut a slot in the head and put it back in with a screw driver and torqued with my
calibrated wrist. I ordered a new one and was shocked at the price. Aren't you glad
they don't have to be removed to pull the wheel.
I cut a slot in the head and put it back in with a screw driver and torqued with my
calibrated wrist. I ordered a new one and was shocked at the price. Aren't you glad
they don't have to be removed to pull the wheel.
tesla
Well-known member
These little brake pad bolts are really $31.23 each? Really?! So a set of 4 of these little bolts would set me back over $120.00? Really?! Surely I'm reading this wrong. Tell me it aint so!
Also I noticed on the fiche that there are little cotter pins that attach to the end of the bolts. I didn't have any on mine. Is it really that necessary since the bolts tighten down?
https://www.flatoutpowersports.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=1714613&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2007&fveh=50749
Also I noticed on the fiche that there are little cotter pins that attach to the end of the bolts. I didn't have any on mine. Is it really that necessary since the bolts tighten down?
https://www.flatoutpowersports.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=1714613&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2007&fveh=50749
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Ouch! That sucks, but it is what it is... :blink:
In a word, yes. That is like your safety wire nut so to speak, but it doesn't prevent the pin from turning, just not falling out. I would definately put those in. Any good hardware store will have these by the boat load.
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TheZsdad
Mr. Bill goes for a ride!
My 09 does not have the cotter pins on any of the pad pins although ti fiche shows it should. I asked the dealer about it and they could not explain it.
Maybe the fiche is wrong.
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tesla
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Service manual doesn't show the clips so it must be a fiche mistake.
If it has the holes for it, I'd use them. Use the Gen size of just a small hitch pin latch. If there are no holes (since I'm a Gen1 guy, I have no clue on Gen2s'), then you're golden, no worries, just torque and ride.
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RossKean
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$21.84 here. Still way too much!
https://www.yamahasportscenter.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=1714613&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2007&fveh=50749
Ross
Powerman
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In Virginia the Dealer Inspection Nazi won't pass your bike without the reflectors.
I had to search through boxes for an hour to find those suckers for my CBR.
I quit going to the dealer, and go to a little auto shop for an inspection.
It was funny to see the kid get a wheelee because of the upside down shifter!
I had to search through boxes for an hour to find those suckers for my CBR.
I quit going to the dealer, and go to a little auto shop for an inspection.
It was funny to see the kid get a wheelee because of the upside down shifter!
