Author Topic: changing brakes (Read 5008 times)

bnrboy775 · « **on:** April 13, 2006, 11:40:44 PM »

i think that i need to change my front brakes.... they are sqeaking when i apply pressure, is changing the pads on a bike the same as on a car or are they completely different... what kind of pads should i get and how much am i looking to spend?

smooth operator · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2006, 07:01:26 AM »

I forget what I paid for them.I have a ongoing tab at the bike shop,with tires,oil,filters,you name it. So I just put $ in the kitty whenever I have it.But I put in the HH pads and it made a big difference. Its pretty simple, just when you take the old pads off,clean/degreese evrything and put the new pads in the same way.Once I get the new pads in and open them up, I put a small wood wedge or plastic hose inbetween so they slip on the rotars instead of goudging them up with a srew driver. Dan

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2006, 01:31:29 PM »

Changing pads is pretty much the same as a car - one of the simplest tasks there is.

+1 on the HH pads up front!

bnrboy775 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2006, 02:12:13 AM »

how can i know for sure if i need new brakes... my bike only has 5000 miles on it... and i really dont think i need new ones because a friend of mine just bought his bike and his sqeak just like mine...

smooth operator · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2006, 08:07:59 AM »

I doubt that you need brakes yet then,just look at the thickness of the shoes. But you could still put the HH pads up front anyway,its worth the effort. You can save the old ones for spares.

smooth operator · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2006, 08:12:12 AM »

Oh ya, take a pc of sand paper and suff the pads. Then take a fine scotch bright and hit the rotars and see if that cures the noise.

bnrboy775 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2006, 01:38:20 PM »

wher can i get the HH pads at?

Red01 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2006, 11:10:40 AM »

Motorcycle & Motorcycle Accessory shops. There's ~zillion of 'em, online if your local sources are dry or too spendy. I bought Galfer's HH pads from CycleGear when they had them on sale, but Ferodo (Holeshot carries 'em), SBS & EBC are just as good (probably some other brands that I'm forgetting right now, too).

Big Bo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2006, 03:23:22 PM »

How about a part # for the HH pads?

`02 B12....

curiousmike · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2006, 02:37:26 AM »

5000 miles... your pads are NOT ready to be replaced unless you visit the local road course every weekend.

10k is early for pads, 15k is late.

HH might make your rotors squeal more, but they will give you more bite.

$30-$40 per rotor, so about $80 to replace the front pads.

99er · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:20:46 AM »

Don't sweat the number of miles on the pad. Just make sure that the min thickness requirement is met. Rotors are costly. My originals lasted me 23K, and that was primarily GA/NC/TN mountain riding and some track days. We all use brakes differently. I don't think the rear will ever be replaced.

That said, if you haven't experienced a good HH pad, you should ASAP. I'm using Ferodo Sintered STs and like them lots.
Marc/Atlanta

texasbandit · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:16:55 AM »

I put EBC HH pads and Galfers (front & rear) on at about 23k - the original pads still looked fair. The improvement was amazing. I also have an '03 FZ1 that could WAY outbreak the Bandit, but after the HH & Galfers the Bandit way outbreaks my FZ1!

Seanybiker · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2006, 12:09:55 AM »

Quote from: bnrboy775

how can i know for sure if i need new brakes... my bike only has 5000 miles on it... and i really dont think i need new ones because a friend of mine just bought his bike and his sqeak just like mine...

you might not need pads. it might be only grit and hsite off the road giving outt hat sound but then again do you drive the exact same as your mate. pads cost about 20 yo-yo's here. which is about 15 dollars I presume.