digest number 11734
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front brakes slow response
Hello from BC
Have a 2001 model.
Lately I noticed that the front brakes are not responding as they should.
Maybe it's because I had a spin on a buddy's Versys and his front brakes were super responsive & sensitive or maybe it is after a "winter break" syndrom...
My KLR front brakes seem to be "not grabbing". The rear ones are providing BETTER braking.
A mechanic suggested that there might be some oil or grease on the pads, so I removed the pads, cleaned them (I even gave the a light sanding) and re-installed them no change.
Wondering if anyone experienced a similar issue.
Best,
Shlomo
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front brakes slow response
After you sanded the pads, did you sand the rotor, too? Some 100 grit in a
circular pattern to scuff the "shine" off the surface may help the pad
reaquaint itself with the rotor. The "bite" won't return immediately. But,
you could see some improvement. If not: replacement pad time. =(
eddie
were super responsive & sensitive or maybe it is after a "winter break" syndrom...> [Original Message] > From: onlyshlomo > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 5/23/2011 1:47:25 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Front Brakes slow response > > Hello from BC > Have a 2001 model. > Lately I noticed that the front brakes are not responding as they should. > Maybe it's because I had a spin on a buddy's Versys and his front brakes
providing BETTER braking.> My KLR front brakes seem to be "not grabbing". The rear ones are
so I removed the pads, cleaned them (I even gave the a light sanding) and re-installed them no change.> A mechanic suggested that there might be some oil or grease on the pads,
> Wondering if anyone experienced a similar issue. > Best, > Shlomo > >
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front brakes slow response
Do you have a fork leaking oil? This could have gotten on your rotor and then on your brakepads. Brakepads with oil on them can never be brought back to like new. You will need to replace your pads. Be sure to clean your rotor and your forks are not leaking first or you will be doing this again.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: onlyshlomo
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 11:47 PM
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Front Brakes slow response
Hello from BC
Have a 2001 model.
Lately I noticed that the front brakes are not responding as they should.
Maybe it's because I had a spin on a buddy's Versys and his front brakes were super responsive & sensitive or maybe it is after a "winter break" syndrom...
My KLR front brakes seem to be "not grabbing". The rear ones are providing BETTER braking.
A mechanic suggested that there might be some oil or grease on the pads, so I removed the pads, cleaned them (I even gave the a light sanding) and re-installed them no change.
Wondering if anyone experienced a similar issue.
Best,
Shlomo
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digest number 11734
DOH! Do you see the error of your ways? Don t reply to the whole digest.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: Mike Hilton
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 8:25 AM
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front brakes slow response
I just went through the same thing. Brake lever actually touched handlebar,
with little effect. Did the following;
Installed aftermarket SS brake line. (From Fred)
Switched to Galfer green pads from generic EBC s
Refilled, bled, now have lots of pedal and can actually stop.
Bill Ahrens
Race Chairman Emeritus
Tucson Sailing Club
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From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Fred Hink
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 7:33 AM
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; onlyshlomo
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Front Brakes slow response
Do you have a fork leaking oil? This could have gotten on your rotor and
then on your brakepads. Brakepads with oil on them can never be brought back
to like new. You will need to replace your pads. Be sure to clean your rotor
and your forks are not leaking first or you will be doing this again.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: onlyshlomo
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 11:47 PM
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Front Brakes slow response
Hello from BC
Have a 2001 model.
Lately I noticed that the front brakes are not responding as they should.
Maybe it's because I had a spin on a buddy's Versys and his front brakes
were super responsive & sensitive or maybe it is after a "winter break"
syndrom...
My KLR front brakes seem to be "not grabbing". The rear ones are providing
BETTER braking.
A mechanic suggested that there might be some oil or grease on the pads, so
I removed the pads, cleaned them (I even gave the a light sanding) and
re-installed them no change.
Wondering if anyone experienced a similar issue.
Best,
Shlomo
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front brakes slow response
Howdy Listers,
I feel like I should call the rest of the group educators because I learn so much from reading the posts.
Anyway, I wanted to comment on the weak front brake issue raised. I haven't been thrilled with my front brake and don't know if it is the noted characteristic of pre-08 KLRs but, mine has usually seemed weaker than I want. I would like someone else familiar with KLRs to ride it for a bit and give me their opinion regarding this and other things. I wonder if it's got a normal amount of power for a KLR? Does the handling feel at all odd? It's hard to judge these things when you have experience with only one bike.
Back to lurking.
Jim A5
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front brakes slow response
Where are you located?
-Jeff Khoury
From: "Jim Tegler"
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Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 10:04:23 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Front Brakes slow response
Howdy Listers,
I feel like I should call the rest of the group educators because I learn so much from reading the posts.
Anyway, I wanted to comment on the weak front brake issue raised. I haven't been thrilled with my front brake and don't know if it is the noted characteristic of pre-08 KLRs but, mine has usually seemed weaker than I want. I would like someone else familiar with KLRs to ride it for a bit and give me their opinion regarding this and other things. I wonder if it's got a normal amount of power for a KLR? Does the handling feel at all odd? It's hard to judge these things when you have experience with only one bike.
Back to lurking.
Jim A5
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