Front pads chnage

[Rincewind]

ok, i have purchased some ebc sintered pads, new brake fluid and a brake bleeding kit

armed with the good intentions of doing the change myself, any pointers, things to make sure i do, can you give before i attempt the pad and brake fluid change for the front tomorrow would be greatly appreciated


thanks!

[sirch345]

If you are careful you will not need the brake bleed kit, providing none of the pistons in the calipers are sticking. As for changing the brake fluid if you release the bleed nipples one at a time, ( first of all fit a clear piece of plastic pipe must be a good fit so no air can get in too the bleed nipple and let the other end hang down into a jam jar) then use the brake lever to pump out the old the fluid, but before the old fluid has completely gone from the reservoir (allowing air into the system) fill up with the new fluid, continue with that process until you see the new fluid coming from the bleed nipple, once you see the new fluid come through hold the brake lever in against the handlebar and tighten bleed nipple, then release the brake lever, repeat the process for the other caliper.

HTH

Tips: Once you have removed the pads and established the pistons are free, before pushing them back clean around the pistons themselves, as with the new pads fitted the dirty part of the pistons will now be back inside the seal, but don't use anything abrasive, I think someone mentioned using cotton buds with a little brake fluid on them, when finished wipe dry with a cloth

Also, this may sound obvious but don't squeeze the brake lever when you have removed the pads as you will more than likely pop out one of the pistons

Chris.

[Pete.L]

And don't forget to keep a rag or some tissue handy.
Brake fluid a killer on paint or plastic

and if you don't spill any don't forget to keep a rag or some tissue handy
You never know when you might need it

pete.l

[Rincewind]

will the pads require any copper grease on the back??


and should any of the pistons stick, what do i do then


thanks for the tips, they're really appreciated

[sirch345]

will the pads require any copper grease on the back??


and should any of the pistons stick, what do i do then


thanks for the tips, they're really appreciated

For the copper grease have a look at this link:-

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6260

Don't go worrying about a stuck piston yet, hopefully you'll be OK.

[Rincewind]

thanks for the help guys, brake fluid and pads changed today, much better now


tho' had to take the calipers off to get the pistons back in


tho' dead chuffed i managed to do it

[yellafella]

Sintered pads. HH ?
They sound lurrrvely hissing away !!!!!!!

[Rincewind]

yup EBC HH's


can finally feel the front end dip when using the front brake

[sirch345]

thanks for the help guys, brake fluid and pads changed today, much better now


tho' had to take the calipers off to get the pistons back in


tho' dead chuffed i managed to do it

Well done mate, glad you managed it alright