Small front brake lever issues

[GrayWolf]

Very messy, and a job for the clean up after, but if a compressor or pumping the brakes in 'situ' doesnt release a very stuck piston.. I was told of an 'old ruse' of using a high pressure grease gun with a nipple attachment/or an adaptor made up to replace the bleed nipple directly... and clamp/ immobilise the other piston(s)... seems that will apply even MORE force than either previously mentioned.

[Mplant]

When i looked at my brake pads i noticed that my rear brake pads are quite worn les than 2 mm of pad left..
I was wondering what to use as a replacement sintered or non sintered. Why am i wondering? I was wondering if i would overpower the rear brake with sintered pads. The case of the wheel being unable to keep its grip and there fore not using the power of a sintered pad?
Does this make sense or would you be able to notice the differance between sintered and non sintered? What would you do?

I know dont cheap out on brakes but if its paying more for some stopping power I won't use or can't use what is the sense in that?

[ducatilover]

It'll lock up the rear if bled correctly with pizza slices for pads if you're keen.
You don't need sintered rear pads on a CBR250R, front ones may be nice. I have HH sintered pads on my 600, they work well.

[Mplant]

It'll lock up the rear if bled correctly with pizza slices for pads if you're keen.
You don't need sintered rear pads on a CBR250R, front ones may be nice. I have HH sintered pads on my 600, they work well.

Thanks Ducatilover! You confirm what i thought, non sintered it is!

[ducatilover]

From memory you'll be running the same rear pads as my VT250 and CB400 were, so you should manage to get some for under $10. I used to have a few sets lying around, but they've been gifted on. If I find any, I'll let you know though

[Mplant]

Under $10?? That's very cheap? Just asked honda dealer and they are $45 non sintered yes i know they are genuine honda parts but I have never seen brake pads that cheap? Where did you used to get them from?

[ducatilover]

Trade Me
Could probably get a tiny bit off that price on eBay

[Mplant]

Problem has been solved with WD-40. Once again I realised it's absolutly wonderfull stuff, it cleans (rims are white again), lubes (brake light isn't on 24/7) and what ever you want it to do.

My rear brakes needed some new pads and glad i did had just one mil left.. Thanks very much for the help and advice!