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techtalk:ih:wheels02t [2025/09/16 02:50] – [Installing the Brake Pads and Rivets] hippysmacktechtalk:ih:wheels02t [2025/09/16 19:32] (current) – [Installing the Brake Pads and Rivets] hippysmack
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 ====== 1974-1977 Front Brake Pad Replacement  ====== ====== 1974-1977 Front Brake Pad Replacement  ======
 +Follow the Factory Service Manual when working on the brake system. \\
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 The 74-77 pie slice caliper uses pads that are riveted to the backing plates. \\ The 74-77 pie slice caliper uses pads that are riveted to the backing plates. \\
 Changing the brake pads means removing the rivets and pads and installing new rivets to hold the new pads. \\ Changing the brake pads means removing the rivets and pads and installing new rivets to hold the new pads. \\
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 ====== Removing the Brake Pads and Rivets ====== ====== Removing the Brake Pads and Rivets ======
-The pads should be replaced as a set so you'll need to drill out all 8 rivets using a 9/64" drill bit to remove the old pads. \\+The pads should be replaced as a set so you'll need to drill out the rivets using a 9/64" drill bit to remove the old pads. \\
    
  
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 {{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic1_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) {{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic2_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) \\  {{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic1_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) {{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic2_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) \\ 
  
-The outer pad and rivets are positioned on the floating pad plate and set on the jig. The rivets are hollow. A tapered center punch was used first to flare the tips. Then a flat 5/16" punch was used to flatten and secure the rivets and pad. Be careful not to over-tighten and crack the pad. \\ +The outer pad and rivets are positioned on the floating pad plate and set on the jig. The rivets are hollow. Dims on the rivets: Head OD .294", Body OD .139 and Length .315 ((Dims provided by Fizzle of the XLFORUM)). A tapered center punch was used first to flare the tips. Then a flat 5/16" punch was used to flatten and secure (tighten) the rivets and pad. Be careful not to over-tighten and crack the pad. \\ 
-{{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic6_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) \\+{{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic9_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) \\
  
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