K11 Owners Group

[Craig]

Hi Everyone,

In trying to remove my brake pads to get at the pistons for a clean-up, I have found there is no 'keeper' on the retaining pin. Is this normal?
There doesn't seem to be a hole for one either, so I wanted to get this clear before I try to drive the retaining pin out.
What is keeping the pin in place?

Cheers,

Craig
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1992 K1100 LT 95,000km
1993 ZZR 1100
Annecy, France

[Off the grid]

The pins have C-clips "built in" them.

I assure you they are quite secure.
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[Craig]

Thanks for your quick response - does this mean I can just tap the pin out then?

Cheers,

Craig
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1992 K1100 LT 95,000km
1993 ZZR 1100
Annecy, France

[Off the grid]

[Craig]

Thanks very much.

Cheers,

Craig
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1992 K1100 LT 95,000km
1993 ZZR 1100
Annecy, France

[Adrian]

Don't forget to do it from the inside out

When first trying to get mine to move go no movement at all... I was trying to hit them home... d'oh

Adrian
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K1100LT SE
145,000 miles and counting

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[Craig]

Got the pins out and greased pistons (some of which had seized). Used a technique from another forum - detached the end of a standing bicycle pump and attached the tube to the bleeder valve with a worm clip to keep it in place. Used the bleeder valve from the other caliper to block the other hole and removed the pistons one at a time (blocking the other three off). Worked great for me! Thanks for all the advice. Now I only have to manage to bleed the system properly!

Cheers,

Craig
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1992 K1100 LT 95,000km
1993 ZZR 1100
Annecy, France