How does the rear brake pad rattle clip go in place on my rear brake for 1987-2007?

[Wanderer]

I can't seem to figure out how the spring clip called a "rattle clip" goes on the rear brake caliper.

Do you put the clip in place first and then the pad or the other way around?

I also don't know which way around it goes.

Anyone have a picture or can you tell me how it fits in place?

[Triple Jim]

The service manual supplement has an exploded drawing on page 11-3. Have you seen that?

[Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

The service manual supplement has an exploded drawing on page 11-3. Have you seen that?

No I haven't Jim. Is this supplement available online?

Do you have a link to it if it is?

[Triple Jim]

The base manual and supplement are available, but I can't tell you where offhand. You need them if you're going to work on your bike though. There was a recent thread with links, as I remember.

Here is the drawing, but I don't know if it's going to answer your question:

[Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

The base manual and supplement are available, but I can't tell you where offhand. You need them if you're going to work on your bike though. There was a recent thread with links, as I remember.

Here is the drawing, but I don't know if it's going to answer your question:

Yeah, I agree. I have been looking for a good service manual for a while now. If anyone finds the link to this service manual I would be appreciative.

I thought of buying a Haynes manual for my Ninja, but I haven't done it yet. Any recommendations on what to buy?

My rear brake pads still going into place right because I don't know how the rattle clip goes in....

[Triple Jim]

I don't like Haynes or Clymer manuals. I normally stick to the factory manuals.

[Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I don't like Haynes or Clymer manuals. I normally stick to the factory manuals.

If you or anyone here could tell me where to find the factory manuals I would be very appreciative.

[Triple Jim]

Last year when I wanted to get the manuals, I didn't find any online sources, so I bought a CD from eBay seller "mich-anit". It was a set of three manuals, the "base manual" from '87-'88 and two supplements to cover later models. The CD was as described, and was $15 including shipping from Canada.

There are other sellers, and some don't seem to know there is a base manual and supplements, so you just get the supplements if you get theirs.

[Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Last year when I wanted to get the manuals, I didn't find any online sources, so I bought a CD from eBay seller "mich-anit". It was a set of three manuals, the "base manual" from '87-'88 and two supplements to cover later models. The CD was as described, and was $15 including shipping from Canada.

There are other sellers, and some don't seem to know there is a base manual and supplements, so you just get the supplements if you get theirs.

Thank you. I'll see what I can find. I wish that I could figure this reasonably brake issue out and not have to wait for a service manual though.

But, I do need the service manual anyway.

Thanks

[Triple Jim]

If that drawing didn't help, I'm not sure the whole manual will be any better for that particular problem.

[Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

If that drawing didn't help, I'm not sure the whole manual will be any better for that particular problem.

Ok Jim.

Yes, the drawing was useful. I'm not at home right now to try again, but that shows me the orientation I thought that the clip should be in, but I can't seem to figure out how the rattle clip and the smaller pad should fit in the caliper together.

Probably just my own stupidity. But, I'll keep trying. No real hurry or big deal. Just something I need to play with I guess.

Thanks again.

[Ram Jet]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I don't like Haynes or Clymer manuals. I normally stick to the factory manuals.

I second that. I have a Haynes and a factory manual and the Haynes tends to leave things out. I have a new factory manual if anyone is interested.

Bill

[Wanderer]

I figured it out. Nothing to it once I figured out the orientation of the d*** thing.

New brake pads front and rear now. Life is good. *smile*

Jim, your caliper picture was what I needed to get the rattle clip in the right way. Thanks!!!

[Triple Jim]

I'm glad it helped, and that you figured things out, Ruben. Happy riding!

[Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I'm glad it helped, and that you figured things out, Ruben. Happy riding!

BEAUTIFUL day today here in AZ. In the mid 70s, not a cloud in the sky. Have a bike that runs great now. Put over a 100 miles on my bike this morning, just cruising around locally.

Question though. The back brake seems to be making a slight grinding sound on hard braking with the new pads. Is that right for new pads? I assume that they need a little time to break in.

Anyway, they brake great. No pulsing, shimmying, dragging or sticking.

Thanks for your help!