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Title: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: cycloneranger on March 09, 2019, 09:34:12 AM: I searched for info maybe I am searching in the wrong area? Anyway have new brake pads and see the pin with the small clip removed clip and pin does not push out (special tool?) Sorry but I have been riding and wrenching on bikes since 1965 but cannot figure this one out. And where can I find a shop manual for my 09 Norte. lOVE THE BIKE AND THIS FORUM THANKS

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Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: Perazzimx14 on March 09, 2019, 09:53:45 AM: Quote from: cycloneranger on March 09, 2019, 09:34:12 AM
I searched for info maybe I am searching in the wrong area? Anyway have new brake pads and see the pin with the small clip removed clip and pin does not push out (special tool?) Sorry but I have been riding and wrenching on bikes since 1965 but cannot figure this one out. And where can I find a shop manual for my 09 Norte. lOVE THE BIKE AND THIS FORUM THANKS

The cycloneranger rides again.

What bike are we working on?
Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: cycloneranger on March 09, 2019, 09:54:59 AM: 2009 NORGE
Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: Perazzimx14 on March 09, 2019, 09:59:11 AM: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1126681/Moto-Guzzi-Norge-Gt-8v.html
Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: cycloneranger on March 09, 2019, 10:45:37 AM: Thanks for the manual, no riding here in Northern Arkansas today anyway raining, tomorrow is more promising. Thanks again for your help
Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: Huzo on March 09, 2019, 02:45:22 PM: Give the pin a slight tap with a suitable punch.
There’s an expandable bit on the pin that reduces the chance of the pin coming out if the clip falls off.
A VERY light touch of grease will aid subsequent removal, but don’t slather it on like your favourite lubricant, or you may have grease migrating onto your pads.
Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: Perazzimx14 on March 09, 2019, 03:21:23 PM: I lube the pins with a dab of copper anti seize. Like Huzo states not a lot.
Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: Muzz on March 10, 2019, 02:55:10 PM: Quote from: Perazzimx14 on March 09, 2019, 03:21:23 PM
I lube the pins with a dab of copper anti seize. Like Huzo states not a lot.

I do that as well.

The Breva 750 has those pins held in with minute C-clips. Horrible little things. I would much prefer an R-clip.
Title: Re: Rear Brake Pad Remval
Post by: Huzo on March 10, 2019, 05:12:22 PM: Has anyone heard from Cycloneranger ?