Looking for information, directions, pics, videos, etc on how to change the rear brake rotor on a 07 GL1800. Only see pad changes on You Tube. Any help is appreciated. Also looking for reputable brand manufacturer (OEM) for rotors and ceramic brakes. Avoiding sintered brakes. Would rather wear out pads than rotors.
Thanks
Ken
2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
-
newday777
- Posts: 2145
- Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:21 pm
- Location: Milford NH summer/fall & Oceanside, CA winters(N San Diego) with lots of miles riden between
- Motorcycle: 2008 Cabernet Red. Level 4
1983 GL1100A Wineberry 36,000 miles
1975 CB750 K5 Planet Blue 7,800 miles
1976 CB750 K6 Anterris Red 25,000 miles
Past rides
1999A Restored from PO neglect & sold at 19,000 miles
1999SE Totaled by cager at 105,000 miles
Re: 2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
Ken
You have to remove the rear wheel to access the rotor then there are 2 JIS screws to remove and the caliper to remove the rear rotor.
You have to remove the rear wheel to access the rotor then there are 2 JIS screws to remove and the caliper to remove the rear rotor.
- Attachments
- Remove 2 JIS screws to remove the rotor once the caliper is off the final drive assembly.
-
Kvescovi
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:47 pm
- Location: Ebensburg,pa
- Motorcycle: 2018 GL1800 Tour
2007 GL1800 Nav
2007 Vstar 650
1981 CB 900 Custom
1973 CB 350F
Re: 2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
Thanks!
Any recommendation for a replacement manufacturer?
Ken
Any recommendation for a replacement manufacturer?
Ken
-
WingAdmin
- Site Admin
- Posts: 21813
- Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:16 pm
- Location: Strongsville, OH
- Motorcycle: 2000 GL1500 SE
1982 GL1100A Aspencade (sold)
1989 PC800 (sold)
1998 XV250 Virago (sold)
2012 Suzuki Burgman 400 (wife's!)
2007 Aspen Sentry Trailer
Re: 2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
EBC makes a version, but you really want to stay with Honda OEM for this part: New GL1800 Rear Brake Rotor
-
PastoT
- Posts: 436
- Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:20 pm
- Location: Mt Home, Idaho
- Motorcycle: 2002 GL1800 (128k)
Re: 2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
For those who read this in the future those two Phillips head screws are very much secured with torque and Locktite. You'll want a impact driver with a hardened tool bit filed to specifically fit perfectly with in the JIS screw. The bit that came with mine actually twisted and almost messed up the screw heads. Applying heat directly to the screws themselves will help soften the Locktite's grip and help with their removal.
Tom, in Mountain Home, Idaho
2002 GL1800 (Illusion Red) Non-ABS, 128k miles
Retired Air Force
"Audentes Fortuna Juvat"
2002 GL1800 (Illusion Red) Non-ABS, 128k miles
Retired Air Force
"Audentes Fortuna Juvat"
-
GoldWingrGreg
- Posts: 815
- Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:18 am
- Location: Zephyrhills, Florida
- Motorcycle: 89 GL1500
03 GL1800
04 GL1800(abs)
05 GL1800(abs)
07 GL1800(abs) - Contact:
Re: 2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
For the rear rotor, most will get a trike-take off. Some rotors will have 0miles on them. As for pads, most will tell ya that OEM ones are hard to beat.
-
Wingsconsin
- Posts: 1059
- Joined: Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:47 pm
- Location: Sussex, Wisconsin (West of Milwaukee)
- Motorcycle: Current Rides -
2002 GL1800 - Pearl Orange
1983 Suzuki GS850GL - Blue & Black
Past rides -
2003 GL1800 - Illusion Blue
1996 GL1500 Aspencade - Pearl Blue
1992 GL1500 Aspencade -Candy Red
1980 GL1100 - Custom Cobalt Blue
1985 GL1200 Aspencade Brown
1983 CX500 Custom Red
1982 CX500 Custom Blue
1978 CX500 Standard Black
1982 Suzuki GS650 Red - Contact:
Re: 2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
When I did mine (last August) the 2 screws came out with 2 whacks from the impact --PastoT wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:01 pm For those who read this in the future those two Phillips head screws are very much secured with torque and Locktite. You'll want a impact driver with a hardened tool bit filed to specifically fit perfectly with in the JIS screw. The bit that came with mine actually twisted and almost messed up the screw heads. Applying heat directly to the screws themselves will help soften the Locktite's grip and help with their removal.
Postings are my opinions based on experience and acquired knowledge.
Your results may vary. Universal disclaimers apply.
Munk's Maxim -- There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle
Your results may vary. Universal disclaimers apply.
Munk's Maxim -- There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle
-
WingAdmin
- Site Admin
- Posts: 21813
- Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:16 pm
- Location: Strongsville, OH
- Motorcycle: 2000 GL1500 SE
1982 GL1100A Aspencade (sold)
1989 PC800 (sold)
1998 XV250 Virago (sold)
2012 Suzuki Burgman 400 (wife's!)
2007 Aspen Sentry Trailer
Re: 2007 GL1800 Rear rotor change
Yes - those screws are EASILY mangled. I use an impact driver like this one to jar them loose without stripping the tops out. Works great on the screws holding rotors in position on cars as well.Wingsconsin wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:26 pmWhen I did mine (last August) the 2 screws came out with 2 whacks from the impact --PastoT wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:01 pm For those who read this in the future those two Phillips head screws are very much secured with torque and Locktite. You'll want a impact driver with a hardened tool bit filed to specifically fit perfectly with in the JIS screw. The bit that came with mine actually twisted and almost messed up the screw heads. Applying heat directly to the screws themselves will help soften the Locktite's grip and help with their removal.