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Apr 24th, 2008, 7:32 pm
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Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA
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ST4s front wheel removal trick?
Hey,
What's the trick to get the front wheel off past the calipers? After unbolting the capliers, they don't want to clear the rotor before contacting the inside edge of the rim. I have the wheel raised on the correct stand, etc.
I know I took the 17" front off my 996 years ago, but forgot what I did. Unfortunately, the ST4s is the only bike I still don't have a service manual for. The d*mn Ducati ones are so expensive. And I gave the Haynes manual to the guy who bought my 996.
Any suggestions would help. Thanks.
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2007 S4Rs
2007 CBR600RR track bike
70s Hondas for everything else
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Apr 24th, 2008, 8:44 pm
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Simply rotate the caliper slightly as you pull them off the rotor. It takes a bit of force. This will compress the brake pads, pushing back the pucks slightly in the caliper and allow you to remove them off the rotors while missing the edge of the rim.
Mike
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Apr 24th, 2008, 8:59 pm
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I just pull the pads out. It's too easy of a task to not do it. Once out, the calipers come right off. I used a black sharpie to mark the pads (right inner / outer for example) so they go back in the way they came out.
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Apr 25th, 2008, 6:55 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SS904
I just pull the pads out. It's too easy of a task to not do it. Once out, the calipers come right off. I used a black sharpie to mark the pads (right inner / outer for example) so they go back in the way they came out.
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As above , Its so easy and it prompts a quick clean-up of the pibns etc and re-apllication of copper-grease etc where necessasry (put a small coating on the back of the pads , it helps reduce/avoid "Squeal".
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Apr 25th, 2008, 7:17 pm
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Pull the pads. Just did it last weekend.
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Apr 25th, 2008, 9:41 pm
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Thanks everyone. Pulling the pads is stupid simple and does give you a chance to clean up the pads and pistons. Rolling again.
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2004 ST4s Grey ("near" stock; 42T rear rocks)
2007 S4Rs
2007 CBR600RR track bike
70s Hondas for everything else
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Apr 26th, 2008, 10:05 am
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I have LT's maint book. Helps keep 'feeling stoopid' to a minimum. Enjoy the ride!
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Apr 26th, 2008, 9:36 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redfourme
I have LT's maint book. Helps keep 'feeling stoopid' to a minimum. Enjoy the ride!
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Been meaning to place a Desmo Times order. 
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2004 ST4s Grey ("near" stock; 42T rear rocks)
2007 S4Rs
2007 CBR600RR track bike
70s Hondas for everything else
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Apr 14th, 2009, 1:16 pm
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How do you remove and reinstall the pads?
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Apr 14th, 2009, 2:12 pm
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Life is too short to worry !
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Its easier to just do it , it doesn't really need explanation its that straight forward
Just remember to keep all the parts in the right orientation (I.E. make sure the pads go back exactly where they came from , dont mix them up , then give everythig a good clean , grease and replace.
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05 ST4s - With Racetech Goldvalves , Rebuilt rear Ohlins , Tapered headrace bearings , Galfer Front Discs & Pads , Dynabeads , Open airbox with K&N filter , Iridium NGK's with Magnecor Leads , 15/42T Cogs , Helibars with Oxford heated grips , HID dip beam , Twin-Tone Fiamm Horns plus a bunch of 'detailing' modifications.
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