Changing front brake pads - question

ArizonaKev · 09-14-2010, 06:27 PM

Ok, so I am going to be checking my front brake pads and am thinking they are going to need to be changed soon. I have replaced several sets on cars, and pretty much know all the ins and outs of it - biggest thing (for me) being HAVE A C-CLAMP. I've got one, and I read through the part in the service manual for the GZ about it.

However, there was one thing I noticed that is either missing, or different from cars : I didn't see any mention to take the lid off the master cylinder when compressing the piston in the caliper, which is something I have always done - and believed was supposed to be done - when changing the pads on cars to avoid putting pressure on the system when the piston is compressed.

So my question is - do I need to do that when changing the pads on the GZ or not? If not, I am curious why it would be different than on cars...

Thanks all :2tup:

AZ Kev

Sarris · 09-14-2010, 06:48 PM

Remove the master cylinder cap and open the bleeder before you push the piston in. As you push in the piston, some brake fluid will come out of the bleeder. Don't get it on anything, as it removes paint immediately. You probably won't need the c-clamp. When the piston is all the way in, close the bleeder. Install the pads and top up the reservoir. Makes life much easier. If done correctly, you won't need to bleed the brakes afterward.

mrlmd1 · 09-14-2010, 06:57 PM

Posted by an old member Badbob abut 4 years ago (one of the former good ole boys) - Look at these for help with brakes.

http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcnuts/braketech.motml
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenance/brakes.htm
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/brake_inspection/
http://www.spokes-women.org/Technical_C ... eeding.htm

ArizonaKev · 09-15-2010, 11:47 AM

Thanks Sarris - that sounds spot on, and I think I will do it the way you suggested. It sounds like it will be a good way to avoid getting air in the lines too, which is always a plus. Appreciate the info man. As we say here in the southwest, muchos gracias!

:2tup:

AZ Kev

alantf · 09-15-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ArizonaKev

As we say here in the southwest, muchos gracias!

Ã*Perdon! es no "muchos gracias". Es "muchas gracias". Feminina! :roll: ( :2tup: )

bonehead · 09-15-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArizonaKev

As we say here in the southwest, muchos gracias!

Ã*Perdon! es no "muchos gracias". Es "muchas gracias". Feminina! :roll: ( :2tup: )

Instigater :lol:

mrlmd1 · 09-15-2010, 04:19 PM

Just another example of one of the good ole boys again being disrespectful to a relative newb. (Joke, if you didn't know). :poke2: :neener:

We have to qualify and explain all these things now to be PC. :??:

ArizonaKev · 09-15-2010, 04:29 PM

Ahhhh, you are so correct alan, and my old Spanish teacher would have had a fit for me forgetting to match a feminine to a feminine - dios mio! No sabe' nada!!! Lol :p

:retard:

AZ Kev

AndrewGZ250_02 · 04-24-2012, 12:10 AM

I pushed the piston in without opening the master cylinder or opening the bleeder valve. What damage did I do?

5th_bike · 04-24-2012, 12:47 AM

Most likely you didn't damage anything. It's just a harder push. The bleeder is more for changing brake fluid.

At hardware stores they sell different sizes of small diameter plastic hose which is perfect for bleeding the brake fluid without getting it on the bike.

09-14-2010, 06:27 PM	#1
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Changing front brake pads - question Ok, so I am going to be checking my front brake pads and am thinking they are going to need to be changed soon. I have replaced several sets on cars, and pretty much know all the ins and outs of it - biggest thing (for me) being HAVE A C-CLAMP. I've got one, and I read through the part in the service manual for the GZ about it. However, there was one thing I noticed that is either missing, or different from cars : I didn't see any mention to take the lid off the master cylinder when compressing the piston in the caliper, which is something I have always done - and believed was supposed to be done - when changing the pads on cars to avoid putting pressure on the system when the piston is compressed. So my question is - do I need to do that when changing the pads on the GZ or not? If not, I am curious why it would be different than on cars... Thanks all :2tup: AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-14-2010, 06:48 PM	#2
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Changing front brake pads - question Remove the master cylinder cap and open the bleeder before you push the piston in. As you push in the piston, some brake fluid will come out of the bleeder. Don't get it on anything, as it removes paint immediately. You probably won't need the c-clamp. When the piston is all the way in, close the bleeder. Install the pads and top up the reservoir. Makes life much easier. If done correctly, you won't need to bleed the brakes afterward. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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09-14-2010, 06:57 PM	#3
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Changing front brake pads - question Posted by an old member Badbob abut 4 years ago (one of the former good ole boys) - Look at these for help with brakes. http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcnuts/braketech.motml http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenance/brakes.htm http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/brake_inspection/ http://www.spokes-women.org/Technical_C ... eeding.htm Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2010, 11:47 AM	#4
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Re: Changing front brake pads - question Thanks Sarris - that sounds spot on, and I think I will do it the way you suggested. It sounds like it will be a good way to avoid getting air in the lines too, which is always a plus. Appreciate the info man. As we say here in the southwest, muchos gracias! :2tup: AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look...
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09-15-2010, 04:19 PM	#7
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Changing front brake pads - question Just another example of one of the good ole boys again being disrespectful to a relative newb. (Joke, if you didn't know). :poke2: :neener: We have to qualify and explain all these things now to be PC. :??:
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09-15-2010, 04:29 PM	#8
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Re: Changing front brake pads - question Ahhhh, you are so correct alan, and my old Spanish teacher would have had a fit for me forgetting to match a feminine to a feminine - dios mio! No sabe' nada!!! Lol :p :retard: AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look...
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04-24-2012, 12:10 AM	#9
AndrewGZ250_02 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tottenham, ON Posts: 20	Re: Changing front brake pads - question I pushed the piston in without opening the master cylinder or opening the bleeder valve. What damage did I do?
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04-24-2012, 12:47 AM	#10
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: Changing front brake pads - question Most likely you didn't damage anything. It's just a harder push. The bleeder is more for changing brake fluid. At hardware stores they sell different sizes of small diameter plastic hose which is perfect for bleeding the brake fluid without getting it on the bike. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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