Honda Goldwing GL1800 Rear Brake Pads Change

The Honda Goldwing is a large motorcycle that carries a lot of weight, which puts extra demands on many of its parts. All that extra weight takes a toll on the brakes, and the brake pads should be changed frequently. 

Watch the video above and follow the steps below to learn how to do a rear brake pad change on a Honda Goldwing GL1800.

See the parts diagram: Honda Goldwing rear brake caliper parts diagram.

Tools and Parts - Honda Goldwing GL1800 Rear Brake Pad Change

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How to Replace Honda Goldwing Rear Brake Pads

Step 1. Push the brake pads back away from the rotor to make room for the extra material on the new brake pads. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the old pads apart. When the pads are pushed back and they bottom out, hold it there for a few seconds. 

2007 Honda Goldwing GL1800 rear brake pads change

NOTE: Be careful not to gouge the rotor during this step. 

2007 Honda Goldwing GL1800 rear brake pads replacement

Step 2. Remove the small plug that covers the head of the hanger pin at the bottom of the caliper. 

Honda Goldwing GL1800 rear brake pads change

PRO TIP: If you're having trouble finding it, check our Honda Goldwing rear brake caliper parts diagram. It's listed as #18.  

Step 3. Loosen and remove the hanger pin that holds the brake pads in place with a 5mm Allen. 

Honda Goldwing GL1800 rear brake pads replacement

NOTE: The pin is long, so once you get it loose you may want to use your hands to unthread it. Once unthreaded, it slides out pretty easily, though you may need to push up on the brake pads to alleviate pressure on the pin to pull it out. 

Honda Goldwing GL1800 motorcycle rear brake pads replacement

Step 4. Pull the pads out from the bottom of the caliper. 

Honda Goldwing GL1800 motorcycle rear brake pads change

Honda Goldwing rear brake pads change

Step 5. Clean the hanger pin, and put some grease on the threads at the end of the pin.   

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Step 6. Install the new rear brake pads one at a time. 

Honda GL1800 rear brake pads replacement

PRO TIP: It's easier to start with the inside pad, so you can pull out on the caliper a little to make room to get the outside pad inserted. The loop at the bottom of the pads is where the hanger pin passes through once the pads are installed. 

Honda GL1800 rear brake pads change

Honda GL1800 motorcycle rear brake pads change

Honda GL1800 motorcycle rear brake pads replacement

Step 7. Replace the hanger pin by hand-tightening the pin first, then using a torque wrench to tighten it to 13 foot-pounds.  

Honda Goldwing motorcycle rear brake pads replacement

NOTE: You may need to push up on the brake pads to get the loops on the pads to align, allowing you to push the pads all the way through. 

Honda Goldwing motorcycle rear brake pads change

Step 8. Replace the dust cap and you're done.  

Honda motorcycle rear brake pads change

After changing the rear brake pads replaced on your Honda motorcycle, why not go ahead and do the front brake pads as well? Watch the video below to see how to change the front brake pads on a Honda Goldwing GL1800

 

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