Changing brake pads?

[Indiana_Jones]

Looking at getting some new pads for my rear brake, was just wondering how one goes about changing them?

Any links to other threads (had a look but couldn't find anything) or sites with how to guides would be great. Or some advice straight from our exeprienced KB crew would be great

Cheers guys & gals.

-Indy

[enigma51]

Remove the plate on top of the brake
Remove pin in the middle of the brake
Slide the one side out and then the other
push the new once in
replace middle pin
replace top plate
Get your ass out for a ride!

On a serious note

Well thats how the suzuki's rear and front works
Its pretty simple though so just have a inspection you should be able to figure it out.
Just dont touch the brake lever when you have the pads out and also while the old once are in try and push the pistons as far back as possible
dont scracth or bent the disk though

[bugjuice]

bring it round one night if you want, I'll show you how to do it

[The Stranger:Me]

How many k's you done on that set of pads?

[Indiana_Jones]

they must be the original ones with the bike I think, the bike has done about 13,000 km

-Indy

[enigma51]

they must be the original ones with the bike I think, the bike has done about 13,000 km

-Indy

And they need changing?

[Indiana_Jones]

I just think they do, I couldn't see much of the pad on them, well not as much as i can on the front brake.

-Indy

[Fatjim]

I strongly suggest that you let the pistons pop out a bit more and give them a clean. Don't just push them back in, or you'll be up for new pistons and seals, and you'll probably put up with a sticky rear brake before you get round to fixing them.

[Indiana_Jones]

I strongly suggest that you let the pistons pop out a bit more and give them a clean. Don't just push them back in, or you'll be up for new pistons and seals, and you'll probably put up with a sticky rear brake before you get round to fixing them.

ok, none of that made any sense to me lol.

Come on guys, I'm a newb lol

-Indy

[The Stranger:Me]

And they need changing?

That's why I ask Indy. At 13,000 either one of 3 conditions exist in my view.

1) You are mistaken and the pads are ok.
2) Someone, perhaps the previous owner, has been using the rear brake way too much, but if it is you, perhaps you need to think about your riding style.
3) The bike has done way more than 13,000 km.

The GSXR has done 40,000km on the original rear pads and they are less than half worn.

Not sure if you are available, but if you bring the bike around Tuesday - I am happy to look at them and give you a hand. If you make it day time, we can grab pads if you do need them. PM me if you like, will be out most of today though.

[Indiana_Jones]

Well i'm at work this week, but I'll get down and dirty tonight and get a proper look, then I'll go from there.

cheers for the offers and advice guys

-Indy

[geoffm]

Get a can of brakecleen, and an old toothbrush. Before you push the pistons back to fit the new pads, give everything a good spray and scrup to get rid of the gunk. Look for rust on the pistons, and it is a good chance to bleed the brakes and change the fluid as well. Come around one weekend and I wil lshow you. Bring old clothes (you will be doing the dirty work) and a can of brake cleaner...
Geoff

[bugjuice]

mine are just getting to the end of their life at 31,000kms.. and I've been a little hard on the rear sometimes..
just finishing the 3rd set on the front tho..

[Indiana_Jones]

wtf is a piston? lol

-Indy

[The Stranger:Me]

wtf is a piston? lol

-Indy

A quick search turned up this. Maybe a good idea though to let someone whom has offered assist you. Brakes are kind of handy things to have at times and we don't want to be repeating the great caliper hunt, or worse, the great Indy hunt.