Brake drag after new pads. - SV650.org

28-03-10, 04:45 PM

Hi,

just changed my pads on my zx6 b1 and now it's really hard to push not impossible though, the calipers were not seized before, is it just the pads need bedding in?

28-03-10, 04:49 PM

i think its because the pads are thicker so the unclean part of the pistons are now rubing on the rings, maybe try clean them.

28-03-10, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by beabert

i think its because the pads are thicker so the unclean part of the pistons are now rubing on the rings, maybe try clean them.

I gave them a really good clean and grease before I put the pads in.

Biker Biggles · 28-03-10, 05:03 PM

Did you take the lid off the master cylinder and check the fluid level didnt get too high?Too much fluid can mean the pads dont retract enough.

yorkie_chris · 28-03-10, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Did you take the lid off the master cylinder and check the fluid level didnt get too high?Too much fluid can mean the pads dont retract enough.

+1

28-03-10, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Did you take the lid off the master cylinder and check the fluid level didnt get too high?Too much fluid can mean the pads dont retract enough.

I might be being stupid but what do u mean? I took pads out gave the calipers a good clean pumped out pistons a bit and greased, undid nipple pushed pistons in placed in pads and holding pins, placed on disc secured and topped up fluid.

28-03-10, 05:31 PM

Did you pump the brakes with no pads in?

28-03-10, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by speedplay

Did you pump the brakes with no pads in?

Yes only enough to expose a little bit of clean metal to clean and grease.

28-03-10, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Did you take the lid off the master cylinder and check the fluid level didnt get too high?Too much fluid can mean the pads dont retract enough.

Ah I get you now and no the brake fluid is just under the full mark.

28-03-10, 07:35 PM

Try syringing a little out to get it down to halfway between min and max. May help, may not. Otherwise just keep bedding them in.

28-03-10, 04:45 PM	#1
SUPERSTARDJ01 Guest Posts: n/a	Brake drag after new pads. Hi, just changed my pads on my zx6 b1 and now it's really hard to push not impossible though, the calipers were not seized before, is it just the pads need bedding in?

28-03-10, 04:49 PM	#2
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just changed my brake pads and now...... i think its because the pads are thicker so the unclean part of the pistons are now rubing on the rings, maybe try clean them.

28-03-10, 05:03 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Just changed my brake pads and now...... Did you take the lid off the master cylinder and check the fluid level didnt get too high?Too much fluid can mean the pads dont retract enough. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

28-03-10, 05:31 PM	#7
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just changed my brake pads and now...... Did you pump the brakes with no pads in?

28-03-10, 07:35 PM	#10
gfewster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just changed my brake pads and now...... Try syringing a little out to get it down to halfway between min and max. May help, may not. Otherwise just keep bedding them in.

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