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Removing Rear Brake Disc

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francisthepig

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Thought it would be an easy switch to replace the rear brake pads and disc, but I cannot figure out how to get the rear disc off. There doesn't seem to be a way to get a Torx bit in that confined space. I look on google and youtube with no luck. Am I missing something?
Any suggestions?

Thanks - Robert
 
justscootin said:
Why the disks (rotors)? I can understand the pads, how many km or miles do you have on the scooter.

I have replaced the pads but not the rotors (disks) I now have close to 48,000 with no worries
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I have 30,000 miles. This is an aftermarket upgrade. I never been really satisfied with the rear brake, so I thought I would tackle that first and avoid having the dealer do it.
 
francisthepig said:
Thanks. I guess I have to look for a really short T-40 Torx bit.
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I ended up using a T40 hex bit and a small adjustable (crescent) wrench. A complete PITA but do'able. Be sure to use anti-seize on the bolts when you re-install them.

BTW, Did you go with BMW discs ($200 EACH) or the aftermarket Brembo ones? I went with the aftermarket, seem to function identically at 1/3 the cost.
 
davidh said:
I ended up using a T40 hex bit and a small adjustable (crescent) wrench. A complete PITA but do'able. Be sure to use anti-seize on the bolts when you re-install them.

BTW, Did you go with BMW discs ($200 EACH) or the aftermarket Brembo ones? I went with the aftermarket, seem to function identically at 1/3 the cost.
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I went with the Malossi Whoop Discs. I ended up ordering the shortest T-40 I could find on Amazon and will be re-attempting coming up on the weekend.
 
With the right tools, this job turned out to be pretty easy. I just had to order the shortest T40 socket could find on Amazon and borrow a low profile socket wrench from a friend. Before I even started the front rim, I went out and got the right socket needed for the axle. Really happen with this set up and the front looks great. Back brake is a little hard to see.
 
francisthepig said:
With the right tools, this job turned out to be pretty easy. I just had to order the shortest T40 socket could find on Amazon and borrow a low profile socket wrench from a friend. Before I even started the front rim, I went out and got the right socket needed for the axle. Really happen with this set up and the front looks great. Back brake is a little hard to see.
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Good job. It's also cheap/easy to make the tool to remove the front axle. See here for description and pictures.
 
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