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JonGeorge
28-08-12, 10:00 AM
Is it ok to replace just one of the discs on my 99 curvy?
jambo
28-08-12, 10:20 AM
Yes, I'd say so.
If they're worn, I'd rather do the pair, and I tend to change pads together, but you'll not cause problems beyond having components that aren't evenly worn both sides.

Jambo
Cymraeg_Atodeg
28-08-12, 12:20 PM
At the end of the day you go to do what you feel safe with, but, if I was changing discs I would change both, along with the brake pads and brake fluid.

It is like chains and sprockets. Some change just the chain, some change chain and one sprocket, but, I do all three just so I know it is all new and gonna last the same amount of time.

More expensive, yes, but, peace of mind is priceless
JonGeorge
28-08-12, 02:03 PM
Ok thanks peeps, I'm on a budget so I want best for the money.. Recommendations? For the front discs/pads? I'm a new rider so I don't know much lol
Elliott
28-08-12, 02:05 PM
What has put you to want new discs?
JonGeorge
28-08-12, 02:16 PM
What has put you to want new discs?

One of them is fooked, its got grooves and damage over the entire surface :(
jambo
28-08-12, 02:47 PM
What condition is the other in? Get a micrometer out, you may find it's less good than you think.

If they're both on the point of needing changing, you can have a look for several companies that do discs.

Original Equipment can be surprisingly good value, call up your Suzuki dealer and get a quote

Jambo
JonGeorge
28-08-12, 03:45 PM
What condition is the other in? Get a micrometer out, you may find it's less good than you think.

If they're both on the point of needing changing, you can have a look for several companies that do discs.

Original Equipment can be surprisingly good value, call up your Suzuki dealer and get a quote

Jambo

Cheers pal, tbh to the human eye they look similar in thickness, but the micrometer will confirm. and I will have a ganders :)
Thunderace
28-08-12, 11:00 PM
I'm a proper cowboy but brakes are the highest priority, working well they WILL at some point save your life, don't scrimp buy a pair of discs and new pads, flush the system and as has already been said piece of mind is everything!
JonGeorge
29-08-12, 11:18 AM
I'm a proper cowboy but brakes are the highest priority, working well they WILL at some point save your life, don't scrimp buy a pair of discs and new pads, flush the system and as has already been said piece of mind is everything!

I couldn't agree more :)