caliper wear

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23 May 2010 09:27 #370132 by hocbj23
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Doing a bit of routine maintenance this AM and in the process decided to mike the calipers.Rear is at 7mm,both fronts at 5mm.Rear caliper is scribed for 6mm minimum thickness before replacement,but fronts have no such marking. I think I read somewhere that fronts limit is 4mm but not sure.Anyone know?Also,when replacement time comes,what is everyone using?OEM Kawi or something else?.Many thanks.bj

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23 May 2010 09:43 #370139 by PLUMMEN
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uh do you mean rotor wear? :laugh:
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23 May 2010 13:05 #370212 by hocbj23
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yeah,sorry-too much of the Irish last evening and im still feelin it.Lol.bj

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23 May 2010 14:09 #370231 by PLUMMEN
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4.5mm for dual disc rotors,if your calipers get down to 5mm youve got bigger problems! :laugh:
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23 May 2010 14:34 #370245 by hocbj23
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i imagine so like ur trying to stop the bike by using a boat anchor-ok that first few feet but when it catches-lol.bj

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23 May 2010 14:37 #370247 by hocbj23
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Plummen-any recommendations on brand?OEM or something else.Looks like Im in for ROTOR replacement at the end of this season.bj

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23 May 2010 14:42 #370248 by PLUMMEN
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ive never had a problem with stock rotors depending on which model you have
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23 May 2010 14:47 #370249 by hocbj23
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82 csr .dual disc up front on LTD wheel and single disc in rear also om ltd wheel.Zuki gs1100e swingarm.I really dont push the bike hard so I think I will just go back stock.The rotors on the bike are the original ones that came on it so I bet im in for fun trying to get them off.oh,well.bj

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23 May 2010 15:36 #370275 by PLUMMEN
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break the bolts loose while the wheels are still on the bike so you can use the brakes to hold the wheels from spinning B)
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23 May 2010 17:19 #370308 by hocbj23
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good tip.Thank u sir.bj

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23 May 2010 18:46 #370333 by PLUMMEN
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sir? im a plumbing/hvac/electrical contractor i work for a living! :laugh: dont thank me,we're all in this together.im pulling for ya!
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