Goldwing Front Brake Pad Replacement | Partzilla.com

Learn how to change the front brake pads on a 2007 Honda Goldwing. This is an easy job that you can take on with just a couple of tools and the right parts. Pay attention though, the 2007 Honda Goldwing takes different brake pads on either side, so there are two seperate part numbers for the brake pads for the right front set and the left front set. John will show you how to drop the old pads out and replace the brake pads on the Goldwing in just a few minutes.

Done with the front? Change the rear brake pads on your Goldwing:

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Left front brake pad removal - 1:02
Left front brake pad installation - 2:05
Right front brake pad removal - 3:09
Right front brake pad installation - 4:05

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In the video we’re working with a 2007 Honda Goldwing GL1800, but you may have similar steps for your Honda motorcycle. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your motorcycle, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.

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[soujrnr]

Hi John. Thanks for the great video! I just bought my first GW, and it is in need of brakes. Your demonstration and explanation were very succinct and very easy to follow. This really is a no-brainer in terms of complexity, but it never hurts to get instructions for things we've never done before; ESPECIALLY brakes on a motorcycle! LOL Looking forward to checking out your other videos on the Gold Wings!

[aceusmc]

Ok. I bought the pads from you guys for my first Goldwing - a used '16 F6B Deluxe. I watched this video, and then went out to the garage to change the pads. 6 minutes later, I found myself just laying there on my side on the garage floor thinking "Something must be wrong. It couldn't have been this fast and easy." I literally laid there wondering if I did something wrong longer than it took me to change the pads on both sides. I gotta say that I have been completely blown away by Honda and my F6B so far. I'm wondering why I was so reluctant to make the switch from a problematic '15 Harley CVO Road Glide Ultra to the Goldwing? I'm so incredibly stupid for falling for the whole Harley thing for so long. Everything I've done to the Goldwing has been such a breeze. Everything I hadda do with the Harley was always such a PITA. No more. I'm sold on the Honda Goldwing hook, line, and sinker.

[samvance]

One thing to add...check the brake fluid reservoir level BEFORE prying the old pads apart. If it is full, it could overflow and ruin your paint. I always take out most of the fluid first. If the reservoir has any sediment, now is a great time to do a thorogh flush.

[kevinwhite]

More like skill level 0.5--Just did mine on my 2017 F6B and I would add when you pump the brakes back up--also do the foot break (front & back are linked)--mine was way to squishy when I did the initial ride. SUPER simple process.

[robertrickel]

Thanks for the video. I did order the pads from you all and they sent me 3 sets of the OEM 06455-MCA-016 pads as your salesman said the pads were the same for the front left and right and rear and your link in the video showed the same thing.
In your video you said to put the pad with the shim on the inside.
That works for the front left however, not for the front right or the rear caliper. The shim cannot be reversed to the other pad due to the extra hole for the pin.
I used the shims off my other (used) pads for the opposite side as they were aftermarket and did not have the hold for the pin to go through. Something is not right here however I did get the job done.

[ostbob]

Do you not recommend using anti squeak lube on the backing plates?

[mml]

is it me, or did he not take the entire caliper out and replace the pads? he did it with them on, amazon honda engineering, no wonder they re gna try2run this country soon job! wonder if honda dealer still charges alot for such a quick job

[anthonycrittenton]

This video was helpful my front tire is off had new tires put on should rim be put back on first before changing pads

[grider]

I just did it and it really is as simple as you said it was. Thanks for the helpful video!

[JamminJere]

One other thing that isn't mentioned in these videos... when you are finished, BEFORE riding, make sure you pump your brakes back up to get the new shoes against the rotors. You will have no brakes until you do and you don't want to find that out too late.

[obandit]

Thanks I learned something today. Always a student ready to learn. But do you have a video on how to remove left caliper bracket ? Is it supposed to feel a little wobbly? Like loose . There’s 2 bolts one fork and the other to hydraulic plunger or something. Lol,

[larjam]

Great video except the part about collapsing the rotor part. Can't see either side what the heck I am looking for. I will see if another channel has a better upclose picture. Thanks for the rest though.

[davidtoney]

New subscriber with a question - I purchased this used 2006 Goldwing and I can't get any power from the red auxiliary cable in the behind the left pocket - can you do a video on how to replace that cable? Or send me a how to directions? thanks!

[Tarsonet]

So you don't recommend cleaning the pistons before pushing them back in or lubricating the back and ends of the new pads before putting them in? What kind of mechanic are you?

[ricpowers]

My 2013 F6B front pads had no shims when I removed them. What function do they perform and should I have them. Bikes performed flawlessly for 123, 000 mi

[hippielewis]

One of the few things you do to a wing that is simple

[neilasay]

Any idea why my rear brake would start dragging on my ‘05 Goldwing?

[ricpowers]

My pad change was far from easy. I did everything described here, yet my new Partzilla pads seemed too thick for both to be installed...caliper bore was pressed just as instructed. Front pads I got from partzilla where bike master 96-1495

[hippielewis]

Nice-simple-great video-very helpful-thanks

[twoweeledsoto]

I read every so often, that I should clean the pistons with brake cleaner before I push them back in? Any opinions on that? I'm done the pads before and didn't do that, but it does make sense. I worry about getting brake cleaner on areas I don't want it. Like the paint and wheels/rims. Thanks for giving the torque specs.