brakes

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    F/S: 2007 Front Forks and Caliper Set

    No longer for sale! For sale is this set of excellent condition components removed from a 2007 Model. Sale includes both forks, both front calipers, and caliper mount hardware, ; making it an excellent bolt-on upgrade to your 2004-2006 model. All parts are in great condition with minimal...
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    Brakes... won't brake

    Hey guys, so this is actually for my girlfriend's bike (1979 Kawasaki KZ400), the forum for that thing has been dead for like 2 years though, and this place has such smart folks ;) We bought this bike and I thought it would be easy to get back on the road, and I've been kicking myself in the...
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    Breakpad wear

    During my latest bike checkup I've noticed strange wear pattern on my brake pads. As you can see on picture, inside brake pad is almost two times thinner than the outside. I've checked caliper on the other side and it have more even wear there. Couple months ago I've disassembled both...
  4. nthdegreeburns

    Brake pads, squealing and related questions

    I've read through 2-3 of the pages here in this forum area and found good advice. Just want to verify a few things... Front brake squealing - I've put about 200 miles on the bike in the past few weeks since I started riding. My mechanic noted that the front pads were close and would need...
  5. Teh

    Simple Steps To Replace Rear Brake Pads :-)

    I have FZ6R but I checked and the brake systems are the same as FZ6. So, I'd like to share my 7 minutes video with everyone here. I hope it is useful. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.- Thank you :) How To Replace Rear Break Pads On Yamaha FZ6R (2009) - YouTube
  6. aid-90

    Easiest and cheapest brake upgrade??

    hey guys i was wondering what ye have done to improve braking performance? currently i am considering braided lines which seem to be a popular mod. i have a 2004 model. would it be worth my while to upgrade the calipers to the ones off the newer fazer with r1 style brakes i i were to find...
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    F/S: Front Brake Rotors (Stock)

    Sold! (11-02-2011) These stock rotors were removed from a 2007 model but will fit all years 2004-2009. Guaranteed straight! Both pieces are in excellent condition with only normal signs of wear. Thickness mic'd out to an average of 4.65mm; minimum thickness per the manual = 4.5mm. Front Brake...
  8. wes

    Brake adjustments

    Hi, everyone. When I wheel my bike out of the garage (engine off), I can hear the front brake pads rubbing oh-so-lightly on the rotors. It's nothing like actually applying the brakes, but I'd prefer there to be air between the pads and rotors when I'm not squeezing the lever. Three questions...
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    pulsing rear brake/wheel

    Hi, I have a 1992 FZR 600 - Genesis and it has developed a pulsing rear disc brake. This is enough to cause the rear wheel to lock under braking. I have had the disc skimmed and they said very little had been rmoved and it’s not warped. The bike has only done about 30,000 km's and this...
  10. Braking Wave Discs

    Braking Wave Discs

    New front rotors from Braking. Nice kit.
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