1986VmaxRider
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(Forgive me for the liberty of naming conventions used of sub-components)
This instruction set assumes that the pistons and seals are still of high quality and do not require removal and repair.
1. Purchase a set of new pads for your Takico Calipers, I chose an after market set called Galfer. See Pic 1.
2. Remove backside plate which provides access to pad guide pin. I used a number 5 allen wrench to remove the two allen bolts. See pic 3.
3. Remove cotter pin from pad guide pin. pads can now be removed from caliper. I used a needle nose pliers to remove. See pic 5.
4. inspect sub-componets prior to new pad installation for wear and cleaning. See pic 6.
5. Guide pin appears to have wear and a bit of rust mixed in with brake dust build-up. using a wire brush, I cleaned guide pin for closer inspection of wear of guide pin. Guide pin receives stress during braking and can be worn down in area where in contact with pad metal base. See pic 7 and 8
Inspect new pads and ensure to keep clean and away from dirt and grime including the oils from your fingers.
6. After cleaning caliper housing and installing new pads, install guide pin through pad housing hole to secure pads. Install cotter pin. See pic 11.
7. Install caliber back plate. See pic 12
8. Mount Tikico 6 piston calipers back on wheel. Looks great! See pic of caliper on front wheel of VMAX, GSXR front end. See pic 13.
This instruction set assumes that the pistons and seals are still of high quality and do not require removal and repair.
1. Purchase a set of new pads for your Takico Calipers, I chose an after market set called Galfer. See Pic 1.
2. Remove backside plate which provides access to pad guide pin. I used a number 5 allen wrench to remove the two allen bolts. See pic 3.
3. Remove cotter pin from pad guide pin. pads can now be removed from caliper. I used a needle nose pliers to remove. See pic 5.
4. inspect sub-componets prior to new pad installation for wear and cleaning. See pic 6.
5. Guide pin appears to have wear and a bit of rust mixed in with brake dust build-up. using a wire brush, I cleaned guide pin for closer inspection of wear of guide pin. Guide pin receives stress during braking and can be worn down in area where in contact with pad metal base. See pic 7 and 8
Inspect new pads and ensure to keep clean and away from dirt and grime including the oils from your fingers.
6. After cleaning caliper housing and installing new pads, install guide pin through pad housing hole to secure pads. Install cotter pin. See pic 11.
7. Install caliber back plate. See pic 12
8. Mount Tikico 6 piston calipers back on wheel. Looks great! See pic of caliper on front wheel of VMAX, GSXR front end. See pic 13.
