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UrBaN963 said:
Thanks guys. I'll check it out. It's the front wheel so swingarm won't be an issue. Don't have a c clamp but do have elbows so I'm sure I can solve it.
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If you take the reservoir cap off it shouldn't be a problem.

C-clamp is just easier.

Rather spend the money you would have spent on fitment to buy some Brake Cleaner spray and copper slip.

Clean everything with the brake cleaner before hand and then put the copper slip on the BACK of the pad and the thread of the bolts before replacing them.

Ta da. Job done.

If you really want take a cable tie and tighten it around your front brake lever as tightly as possible after the job and leave it over night. Will force any bubbles out of the system.

If you have no clue when the brake fluid was changed you can considering bleeding that as well but I wouldn't bother with that unless it feels a bit dodgy.

Normally rear wheel also isn't a problem a problem on 90% of bikes.

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Figure out the exact tools you need before going about the job and buy the single tools or the best top quality single bits you need for the job. Personally I'm a Gedore guy.

Don't buy a whole set and get a load of crap you'll never need.

Buy a good quality socket wrench and the loose socket bits to go with it.

Within no time you'll have all the tools you could ever need.
 
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UrBaN963 said:
Thanks guys. I'll check it out. It's the front wheel so swingarm won't be an issue. Don't have a c clamp but do have elbows so I'm sure I can solve it.
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You don't really need the c-clamp. You can move the brake piston using the screwdriver to lever it - this is where opening the brake reservoir helps. Nice exercise to attempt. it may take you a little longer than 10 minutes since it is your first time (that is definitely NOT what SHE said :D )
 
TheFriendlyGhost said:
You don't really need the c-clamp. You can move the brake piston using the screwdriver to lever it - this is where opening the brake reservoir helps. Nice exercise to attempt. it may take you a little longer than 10 minutes since it is your first time (that is definitely NOT what SHE said :D )
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Could scar or damage piston with a screw driver.

Better to use the old pads against pistons and then use screwdriver for leverage.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Could scar or damage piston with a screw driver.

Better to use the old pads against pistons and then use screwdriver for leverage.
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That's what I do. Works like a charm. Motorcycle brakes are stupid easy to replace, compared to cars. Well, my Suzuki is, at any rate.
 
I think I'll watch a couple YouTube videos to see how it's done. Don't want to damage anything, fit it incorrectly, or take all day about it. I'll be doing it before Geekfest so don't want to sabotage my only means of transport.
 
SykomantiS said:
That's what I do. Works like a charm. Motorcycle brakes are stupid easy to replace, compared to cars. Well, my Suzuki is, at any rate.
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Cars are just a pain because you need to jack it up and then take wheel off and and and and.

Front brakes are simple but rear brakes are tricky with different handbrake setups etc.

Also those bolts on the car are massive and sometimes almost impossible to get loose because the last chop didn't use copper slip like they were supposed to.

UrBaN963 said:
I think I'll watch a couple YouTube videos to see how it's done. Don't want to damage anything, fit it incorrectly, or take all day about it. I'll be doing it before Geekfest so don't want to sabotage my only means of transport.
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You literally cannot do it wrong.

If you can ride a bike you can change it's brakes.

But nothing wrong with Youtube.
 
True, but even the simplest of tasks require knowhow to perform. I've never even studied a front brake caliper so literally starting from zero here. Perhaps I'll film it, make a YT channel and make millions.
 
UrBaN963 said:
Thanks guys. I'll check it out. It's the front wheel so swingarm won't be an issue. Don't have a c clamp but do have elbows so I'm sure I can solve it.
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Whereabouts are you?
I've got a pretty comprehensive tool kit including proper caliper windback tools ;)
 
UrBaN963 said:
Work in Midrand, live in Fourways.
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I'm in Blairgowrie, offer is open to try and help out one evening if you like. Have not done bike pads before but have done numerous cars.
 
That's probably the biggest issue that i face - bikes spares are never available in Midrand - it is always a ride and a half to get stuff. I enjoy riding, but I like convenience a lot more

This is why I so impressed with Bike Tyre Warehouse in terms of service and location.
 
Sinbad said:
I'm in Blairgowrie, offer is open to try and help out one evening if you like. Have not done bike pads before but have done numerous cars.
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UrBaN963 said:
Thanks for the offer man. Will get back to you on it.
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This is how bromances are born.

Once upon a time I helped an acquaintance change the pads on his CBR600F4i including having to drill the screws out of the brake reservoir as some idiot had stripped them previously.

We've been best mates for like the past 10 years.
 
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