Disc Brake Pad Inspection And Replacement - Motor Trike GL1800 SPYDER / 2+2 Service Manual

Disc Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement

Always use jack stands. Never attempt to work on an elevated
Always use Eye Protection when working with, and using Cleaning
First determine if you have the Original Disc Brake System. This is easy to do. Look at one of your
rear wheels, and look to see where the caliper is located. The caliper is easily seen through the
wheel slots. If you see the caliper on the front side of the rotor, or toward the front of the Trike,
you have the Upgraded Brake System. Go to the New Style/Upgraded for 2006 and later section of
this manual. If you see the caliper on the rear side of the rotor, toward the rear of the Trike, you
have the Original Disc Brake System. Proceed with this section for brake pad replacement.
The Brake Pads used on the Motor Trike® Original Disc Brake System are NOT AVAILABLE through
any Commercial Outlet, or Parts Store. You MUST obtain them from Motor Trike®. This is also
true of the Caliper Assembly, and any associated parts. Call Motor Trike® at 1-800-908-7453 or
1-903-842-3094. They will ship the brake pads to you for little, or no cost.
New Disc Caliper Placement 2006 and later.
Motor Trike® Original
CAUTION
Older brake pads or shoes may contain
asbestos, which has been determined to
be a cancer causing agent. Never clean
the brake surfaces with compressed air!
Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake
surface! When cleaning brake surfaces,
use a commercially available brake
cleaning fluid.
CAUTION
Trike held in place only by a hydraulic jack.
Solutions, and or Compressed Air.
Original Disc Caliper Placement 2003 to 2006.