Ulrich
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Looks like I am at it again. Rear brake this time. They have now 12,000 miles on them and are not through yet, but the old pads will make great emergency spares
... so here I go:
I ordered a set of EBC FA749HH pads ... that is the model EBC references for the R18
![Rear_Brakes01.jpg Rear_Brakes01.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14295-653b19b3c8c5ac7e1fe59ed49ce5ca08.jpg)
I took off the saddle bag and muffler on the left side. It can be done without removing the muffler .. just a bit tighter than I like
![Rear_Brakes02.jpg Rear_Brakes02.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14296-b705dcca26b7c276ecd9d0dff244684f.jpg)
And yes, if you are wondering, these re not BMW muffler mounts .. I use an aftermarket set that fastens differently ...
Clip the zip-tie near the little clip.
![Rear_Brakes03.jpg Rear_Brakes03.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14297-b0c6f827881b3c343c857e0a8d4f923a.jpg)
![Rear_Brakes04.jpg Rear_Brakes04.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14298-d2b1afa4dadc2b8ff7ff736818c0e016.jpg)
Take out the 2 bolts that hold the caliper on (2 x E14 external Torx) then grab the caliper and rock it back and forth ... with pressure so the pistons retract it will make things a lot easier later
![Rear_Brakes05.jpg Rear_Brakes05.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14300-316ac8486ee83a536120ffd0a2b4b1cb.jpg)
Then pull it out as good as you can, remove the little clip, it should pull straight out real easy.
![Rear_Brakes06.jpg Rear_Brakes06.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14301-6880f79ba3a042f0c7d9b1fe7b16cf01.jpg)
And the guide stud
![Rear_Brakes07.jpg Rear_Brakes07.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14302-9a88d30a73055dd2baaa1cf7686f8b72.jpg)
You do not need to remove ANY other bolts from the caliper.
Drop the pads out. They fall right out after the guide has been removed.
![Rear_Brakes08.jpg Rear_Brakes08.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14303-3df682caebf79f65621e0f2ffc1a1fd6.jpg)
As suspected .. some wear ... but not too bad.
![Rear_Brakes10.jpg Rear_Brakes10.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14304-617c1c59eb91ef1cad00071e9b281fe4.jpg)
So now everything in reverse, the pads go in opposite side of the pin first and then fiddle the pin in ... patience is required![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Don't forget the zip tie!
![Rear_Brakes11.jpg Rear_Brakes11.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14305-6283b4eb689b9f5ed596ed5318316476.jpg)
I don't have the torque specs for the bolts, just nice-n-tight and some blue Locktite [EDIT: 'WiDu13 stated in a later post that the torque value is 56 Nm, so now we got too! Thanks WiDu 13] ... [EDIT2: Another good tip from WiDu13 ... the guide pin is 10 Nm] The clamp down pressure is not so important on these bolts .. it is the shear that is important on them.
Pump the brake a few times and make sure you have pressure.
Muffler and Saddle Bag back on and good to go ... eat your heart out stealership![Laugh :LOL: :LOL:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I ordered a set of EBC FA749HH pads ... that is the model EBC references for the R18
![Rear_Brakes01.jpg Rear_Brakes01.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14295-653b19b3c8c5ac7e1fe59ed49ce5ca08.jpg)
I took off the saddle bag and muffler on the left side. It can be done without removing the muffler .. just a bit tighter than I like
![Rear_Brakes02.jpg Rear_Brakes02.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14296-b705dcca26b7c276ecd9d0dff244684f.jpg)
And yes, if you are wondering, these re not BMW muffler mounts .. I use an aftermarket set that fastens differently ...
Clip the zip-tie near the little clip.
![Rear_Brakes03.jpg Rear_Brakes03.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14297-b0c6f827881b3c343c857e0a8d4f923a.jpg)
![Rear_Brakes04.jpg Rear_Brakes04.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14298-d2b1afa4dadc2b8ff7ff736818c0e016.jpg)
Take out the 2 bolts that hold the caliper on (2 x E14 external Torx) then grab the caliper and rock it back and forth ... with pressure so the pistons retract it will make things a lot easier later
![Rear_Brakes05.jpg Rear_Brakes05.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14300-316ac8486ee83a536120ffd0a2b4b1cb.jpg)
Then pull it out as good as you can, remove the little clip, it should pull straight out real easy.
![Rear_Brakes06.jpg Rear_Brakes06.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14301-6880f79ba3a042f0c7d9b1fe7b16cf01.jpg)
And the guide stud
![Rear_Brakes07.jpg Rear_Brakes07.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14302-9a88d30a73055dd2baaa1cf7686f8b72.jpg)
You do not need to remove ANY other bolts from the caliper.
Drop the pads out. They fall right out after the guide has been removed.
![Rear_Brakes08.jpg Rear_Brakes08.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14303-3df682caebf79f65621e0f2ffc1a1fd6.jpg)
As suspected .. some wear ... but not too bad.
![Rear_Brakes10.jpg Rear_Brakes10.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14304-617c1c59eb91ef1cad00071e9b281fe4.jpg)
So now everything in reverse, the pads go in opposite side of the pin first and then fiddle the pin in ... patience is required
Don't forget the zip tie!
![Rear_Brakes11.jpg Rear_Brakes11.jpg](https://www.r18forums.com/data/attachments/14/14305-6283b4eb689b9f5ed596ed5318316476.jpg)
I don't have the torque specs for the bolts, just nice-n-tight and some blue Locktite [EDIT: 'WiDu13 stated in a later post that the torque value is 56 Nm, so now we got too! Thanks WiDu 13] ... [EDIT2: Another good tip from WiDu13 ... the guide pin is 10 Nm] The clamp down pressure is not so important on these bolts .. it is the shear that is important on them.
Pump the brake a few times and make sure you have pressure.
Muffler and Saddle Bag back on and good to go ... eat your heart out stealership
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