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brake rotor question

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:36 pm
by le5150mv
It is time to replace the brake pads on my 2003 KLR650 (6000 miles). My question is about the brake rotors. I cannot machine them like car rotors, and I haven't seen any discard specs. Do brake rotors on the KLR's need to be replaced whenever installing new pads? If not, how do you know when to replace the rotors? Sorry for the lame question, but this is my first motorcycle (bought it last summer). Thank you in advance.

brake rotor question

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:00 am
by John Biccum
The minimum thickeness (5.5 mm) is stamped into the rotor. 5.5 mm is .216 inches. -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of le5150mv Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 8:35 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Brake Rotor Question It is time to replace the brake pads on my 2003 KLR650 (6000 miles). My question is about the brake rotors. I cannot machine them like car rotors, and I haven't seen any discard specs. Do brake rotors on the KLR's need to be replaced whenever installing new pads? If not, how do you know when to replace the rotors? Sorry for the lame question, but this is my first motorcycle (bought it last summer). Thank you in advance. Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links

brake rotor question

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:16 am
by steve pye
In my experience, your rotors will last through dozens of pad replacements. You shouldn't need to repace the rotors unless you have somehow managed to damage them ( i.e. warping or badly scarring the surface). Cheers, Steve
----- Original Message ----- From: "le5150mv" > It is time to replace the brake pads on my 2003 KLR650 (6000 miles). > Do brake rotors on the > KLR's need to be replaced whenever installing new pads? If not, how > do you know when to replace the rotors? > Thank you in > advance.

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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:01 pm
by Sonny Bulla
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> -------------------------------------------------------------------- > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sonny Bulla" > > > > >> Guess it helps to be GAY also! ;-) >> >> Weird... >> >> Sonny >> '02 KLR650 >> > > .