Front brakes - what are the common issues when changing - SV650.org

08-04-07, 04:28 PM

I need new front pads in the bike and was wondering how easy they are to change, and how likely the job is to go wrong (ie I know the back pads can be a git to do).

If there is a reasonable chance they I'm going to end up being stranded then I'll just pay the gagage to do them - everyday I use the car instead of the bike it costs me an extra 15 quid in fuel, so the bike being sidelined soon makes it expensive...

TIA,
Stu

dirtydog · 08-04-07, 04:34 PM

The only problems i've come across when just changing the pads is the retrianing pin being a right sod to get put and also the calipers actually seizing onto the mounting brackets (inside the rubber booots on the mounting bracket) i nkniow thats nothing to do with the pads but might be worth checking whilst they're off

08-04-07, 05:30 PM

OK thanks - I'll take a look then before paying the garage...

Stu

08-04-07, 04:28 PM	#1
MavUK Guest Posts: n/a	Front brakes - what are the common issues when changing I need new front pads in the bike and was wondering how easy they are to change, and how likely the job is to go wrong (ie I know the back pads can be a git to do). If there is a reasonable chance they I'm going to end up being stranded then I'll just pay the gagage to do them - everyday I use the car instead of the bike it costs me an extra 15 quid in fuel, so the bike being sidelined soon makes it expensive... TIA, Stu

08-04-07, 04:34 PM	#2
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,419	Re: Front brakes - what are the common issues when changing The only problems i've come across when just changing the pads is the retrianing pin being a right sod to get put and also the calipers actually seizing onto the mounting brackets (inside the rubber booots on the mounting bracket) i nkniow thats nothing to do with the pads but might be worth checking whilst they're off __________________ 2001 SV650 in shimmerin green, Not broken anymore

08-04-07, 05:30 PM	#3
MavUK Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Front brakes - what are the common issues when changing OK thanks - I'll take a look then before paying the garage... Stu

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