Took it back and they said it was the front wheel bearing.So I took the brake calipers off (they were a bit sticky), and the front left(facing the bike) has almost worn out the inside pad.But it's a bit odd to have just one pad worn out - does that indicate some other issue?And does anyone recommend some replacement pads?
Oh and the rubbing sound is the metal backing material of one of the pads rubbing against the disc, better replace the pads now before you start doing damage to the disc/s.And Welcome back fella.
Thanks man! I'd be on more often if the site wasn't blocked by work, as I rarely switch my pc on after work.The dealer is the same one who passed my MOT when the tyre pressures were about 20psi
Last place I went to for immobiliser installation I had to catch a taxi back as they didn't have the insurance to lend me a bike.
Well that was the excuse they gave me.I haven't been able to find anything on SBK brake pads? Did you mean SBS?
Often the only way is to strip the caliper and clean out the rebate/s.
Quote from: bigfootpete on 20 September 2020, 12:57:15 PM Last place I went to for immobiliser installation I had to catch a taxi back as they didn't have the insurance to lend me a bike.
They don't need insurance, as long as you have a policy that allows to you ride other bikes your good to go.
Ok, after the last independent mechanic told me it was going to be expensive to sort out my stuck pistons (I heard, "I don't want to do it mate").I gave it a whirl myself - the left side I managed to free up but they are still reluctant to move but they do move.On the right side they move freely but the problem I have is that I can't get them to stay down. So I put the new brake pads in, but the pistons force them together so I can't put the calliper back on the disc.Any ideas?
Quote from: bigfootpete on 30 September 2020, 02:38:18 pmOk, after the last independent mechanic told me it was going to be expensive to sort out my stuck pistons (I heard, "I don't want to do it mate").I gave it a whirl myself - the left side I managed to free up but they are still reluctant to move but they do move.On the right side they move freely but the problem I have is that I can't get them to stay down. So I put the new brake pads in, but the pistons force them together so I can't put the calliper back on the disc.Any ideas?What do you mean you can't get them to stay down? Do you mean they come out on their own when you push them back? If so then take off the brake fluid reservoir lid before you push them back, that will let the excess air out 👍 just make sure to out it back on before squeezing the lever again haha
@Gnasher I'm no expert but I'm not going to ride it unless I'm 100% sure I've done the job properly and then tested them.