Front Brake Pad Pin

queeg500 · 03-19-09, 01:53 PM

Help please -

What allen key or other tool is required to remove the fornt brake pad pin? It doesn't look like a standard hex to me.

Z1000 2003

lincszx · 03-19-09, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by queeg500

Help please -

What allen key or other tool is required to remove the fornt brake pad pin? It doesn't look like a standard hex to me.

Z1000 2003

It's a std hex mate No5 fits ok,

I'm in Lincoln mate how far north are you?

queeg500 · 03-19-09, 04:54 PM

cheers mate - looks like mine could have been damaged by dealer when they were last changed then - grrrrrr.

i am in Barton.

RichD · 03-19-09, 05:38 PM

5mm is the size I used on my '08. Not sure 'bout 1st gen.
Freakin' pads cost me dang near 200.00. Geez...

queeg500 · 03-20-09, 08:04 AM

feckin nightmare trying to get this pin out - drilling now looks the only option

Jason 306 · 03-20-09, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by queeg500

feckin nightmare trying to get this pin out - drilling now looks the only option

Good luck. Be careful and just order you a new one if its boogered up that bad.

dennis14685 · 03-20-09, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason 306

Good luck. Be careful and just order you a new one if its boogered up that bad.

For 2006 z 1000

No. Fastener
N·m kgf·m ft·lb

1 Front caliper mounting bolts 25 2.5 18
2 Brake hose banjo bolt 25 2.5 18
3 Bleed valve 7.8 0.80 69 in·lb
4 Front caliper assembly bolts 22 2.2 16 L
5 Front brake pad pin bolt 17 1.7 12
6 Brake lever pivot bolt 1.0 0.10 9 in·lb Si
7 Brake lever pivot bolt locknut 5.9 0.60 52 in·lb
8 Brake disc mounting bolts 27 2.8 20 L
9 Front brake light switch screws 1.2 0.12 11 in·lb
10 Front reservoir cap screws 1.5 0.15 13 in·lb
11 Front master cylinder clamp bolts 8.8 0.9 78 in·lb S
B: Apply brake fluid.
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
R: Replacement parts
S: Follow the specific tightening sequence.
Si: Apply silicone grease (ex. PBC grease)

Expat · 03-21-09, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by queeg500

feckin nightmare trying to get this pin out - drilling now looks the only option

Have you tried heat? The alloy of the caliper body should expand quicker than the steel pin. a blow torch in the localised area should do the trick...
Oh how I don't miss the good old salty UK roads!

matt6r · 03-22-09, 01:42 PM

I'd try expats suggestion of applying a little heat first and try to get a tool to fit it somehow.
Drilling it out will not be easy, and if you wander off the pin into the calliper, re-threading will be a nightmare.
RichD - 200 for pads, hope that's USD, and fitted!

RichD · 03-22-09, 03:45 PM

Thats USD, and with me installing. It is an extremely easy job, but it requires 2 sets, so a total of 8 individual pads...
And I think that may have included the rear, I may have bought front and rear all at once.
I know I can re-shoe my '70 Cruiser, and my Cherokee for less...
Go figure...

Expat · 03-23-09, 01:27 PM

$200??
I just got a set of EBC HH for $130, thats both fronts and rear!!

RichD · 03-23-09, 05:30 PM

I am beginning to think I got jacked... But whatever, it's done... And it stops for me...

dennis14685 · 04-07-09, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by queeg500

feckin nightmare trying to get this pin out - drilling now looks the only option

try this it worked for me, had a shagged number 5, so i hammered in forcebly a no 6 hex , put the rachet on and got it of....1 minute was done

03-19-09, 01:53 PM	#1
queeg500 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Lincs, England Posts: 24	Front Brake Pad Pin Help please - What allen key or other tool is required to remove the fornt brake pad pin? It doesn't look like a standard hex to me. Z1000 2003 __________________ it looks like a streak of snot

03-19-09, 04:54 PM	#3
queeg500 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Lincs, England Posts: 24	cheers mate - looks like mine could have been damaged by dealer when they were last changed then - grrrrrr. i am in Barton. __________________ it looks like a streak of snot

03-20-09, 08:04 AM	#5
queeg500 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Lincs, England Posts: 24	feckin nightmare trying to get this pin out - drilling now looks the only option __________________ it looks like a streak of snot

03-22-09, 01:42 PM	#9
matt6r Up-And Comer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Yorkshire, England Posts: 149	I'd try expats suggestion of applying a little heat first and try to get a tool to fit it somehow. Drilling it out will not be easy, and if you wander off the pin into the calliper, re-threading will be a nightmare. RichD - 200 for pads, hope that's USD, and fitted! __________________ All Black de-badged 04 Z1000. Sprint steering damper, zx636r rear shock,+40mm jack-up, ZX9r headers + GSXR750K7 exhaust, K&N air + oil filters, air box mod, lead shot filled Renthals, bar end mirrors, oberon casing covers, PowerCommander, zx6r forks & radial brakes, zx10r carbon fender, skidmarx bellypan, projectR intergrated rear light, re-modelled seat, galfer wavey rear disc.

03-23-09, 01:27 PM	#11
Expat Site Elder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 964	$200?? I just got a set of EBC HH for $130, thats both fronts and rear!! __________________ Expat. Black 03 Z1000. Shortened CF Akrapovic slip ons. K&N filter + air box mod. Powercommander III. Speedohealer. Twin light conversion. Renthal ultra lows. Bar end mirrors. Tail tidy. Sargent seat. Renntec grab rail (only fitted when passengers are on!) Shock racing LED mini turn signals. Throttle quickener. Motovation frame and fork sliders. Rizoma case sliders. Shorty Pazzo levers. Hyperpro RSC damper. Driven +3 520 chain conversion 06 ZX10R wheels with stock wavy rotors. Custom stainless steel wheel spacers, footpeg pins, bar dampers and caliper spacers. 06 ZX10R front and rear brakes. Black HEL lines with Red fittings. 07 Silver ZX6R forks with Race Tech .95 springs. 06 ZX6R shock. 06 ZX6R front fender. 05 GSXR600 Track bike 84 Yamaha RZ350 restoration project.... 88 YSR50 00 KTM 200 EXC. 07 Kawasaki KX100

03-19-09, 05:38 PM	#4
RichD Site Elder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 782	5mm is the size I used on my '08. Not sure 'bout 1st gen. Freakin' pads cost me dang near 200.00. Geez...

03-22-09, 03:45 PM	#10
RichD Site Elder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 782	Thats USD, and with me installing. It is an extremely easy job, but it requires 2 sets, so a total of 8 individual pads... And I think that may have included the rear, I may have bought front and rear all at once. I know I can re-shoe my '70 Cruiser, and my Cherokee for less... Go figure...

03-23-09, 05:30 PM	#12
RichD Site Elder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 782	I am beginning to think I got jacked... But whatever, it's done... And it stops for me...

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