Brakes, PLEASE HELP

[tigertim20]

Ok I have posted this in the maintenance section, but nobody seems to want to help me!!
I want to change the Brake pads (front and rear), and was hoping somebody here could give me a quick rundown on how to change the pads, and bleed the brakes, thatd be really great, thanks!

[MaxB]

Ok I have posted this in the maintenance section, but nobody seems to want to help me!!
I want to change the Brake pads (front and rear), and was hoping somebody here could give me a quick rundown on how to change the pads, and bleed the brakes, thatd be really great, thanks!

I'm guessing here so pls don't be offended but some KBers might feel responsible if any advice they give ends up wiping you out. Brakes are not something to fuck around with.

My only suggestion is to hook up with a Dunedin KBer or a mate who knows what they are doing and watch carefully what they do. In return help them fix their rides even if it is just passing the spanners. You could even get them done at a dealer and watch and learn if they will allow it.

Oh and its amazing how far a dozen beer will get you.

[Icemaestro]

Or look for the workshop manual for your bike - cbr 600 shouldn't be too hard to find?check the manual section, use the search... The manuals tend to be not too bad, plus come with diagrams:-)

[Duc]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/change_motorcycle_brake_pads/index.html


If you do it yourself - get someone to check them before you ride.

[hayd3n]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/change_motorcycle_brake_pads/index.html


If you do it yourself - get someone to check them before you ride.

rear pads have been done no problems
front are being ordered but not to bad for wear

[Quasievil]

you tube has a few good videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6UaxIE_N8g

[Katman]

If you are intent on doing them yourself I would suggest a couple of things.

When forcing the pistons back into the calipers don't just force the fluid back up into the master cylinder. Connect a hose onto the bleed nipple and force the fluid out into a waste container. Use the opportunity of replacing the pads as a time to bleed fresh fluid through the system.

Don't forget that once the pistons have been forced back and the new pads installed you will need to pump the brake lever to bring the pistons back out of the calipers.

But more important than anything - if you're at all concerned about your ability to do the job properly get someone who knows what they're doing to do it. As a previous poster said - brakes are not something to fuck around with.

[Quasievil]

brakes are not something to fuck around with.

Oh yeah that to, I did a job and fucked it up ended up going over the front of the bike doing 70kmph DOH !!

[slofox]

On the very first bike I ever owned, I "fixed" the back brake....ahhh heh heh...first time I applied it, the rear wheel completely locked up and I was within an ace of falling on my arse. Fortunately those old Ariels didn't go very far very fast...

[hayd3n]

If you are intent on doing them yourself I would suggest a couple of things.

When forcing the pistons back into the calipers don't just force the fluid back up into the master cylinder. Connect a hose onto the bleed nipple and force the fluid out into a waste container. Use the opportunity of replacing the pads as a time to bleed fresh fluid through the system.

Don't forget that once the pistons have been forced back and the new pads installed you will need to pump the brake lever to bring the pistons back out of the calipers.

But more important than anything - if you're at all concerned about your ability to do the job properly get someone who knows what they're doing to do it. As a previous poster said - brakes are not something to fuck around with.
once again ill repeat
rear pads have been done no problems
front are being ordered but not to bad for wear:2thumbsup
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[Blackshear]

I changed the front brake pads on my pushbike once. :sherlock:
The bike shop told me I completely F&^KED the master piston.
So naturally, I upgraded to better ones. :apumpin:
Cost me a weeks wages though...

[Slyer]

I changed the front brake pads on my pushbike once. :sherlock:
The bike shop told me I completely F&^KED the master piston.
So naturally, I upgraded to better ones. :apumpin:
Cost me a weeks wages though...
'tis what you get for having hydraulics on a push bike you numpty. :bleh:

[McJim]

I've changed brake pads on a Honda 250, an RG150 and a Ducati. It all seemed pretty straightforward. I used to be a bicycle mechanic and since Campag and Shimano started getting fiddly and technical I have learned the knack of noting every little piece of metal's position and function when taking things apart.

However I have often heard people talking of bleeding and nipples but have never actually had the nipple pointed out to me nor received an adequate explanation of how to bleed the system. I suppose it's like being told to "ride the bike" without having the controls explained to you.

[vgcspares]

before you set off out the gate into the main road:
pump the brakes intil both the lever and pedal feel firm in response
then eyeball the hoses and calipers for any signs of a leek

and only then launch yourself out into that main road as you don't half get a surprise when a bus comes form the right and the brake levers all floppy ... mind you so does the bus driver