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Brake rotors...

Discussion in 'Tyres Wheels and Brakes' started by brendan.storm, Jul 28, 2014.

  1. brendan.storm

    brendan.storm Member

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    Hey guys jus wondering if I should be having my disc machined when I do my brake pads on my GSX250F or can I jus change the pads?
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Are the disc worn or scored?
    Are they past minimum thickness?
    If not leave them alone and just fit your new pads.
     
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    Th3_Huntsman Senior Member Contributing Member

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    ^^^ Perfect advice!
     
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    Pads normally are enough. Most motorbike rotors can't be machined and remain roadworthy. As Murdo said, check the current thickness on the thinner point of the rotor, then compare with minimum legal thickness. Most motorbike rotors have only 5mm of usable thickness, and if you machine them, you easily go beyond the minimal.
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    I clean my rotors with a scotchbrite soap pad ...... google 'deglaze brake rotors' or discs or something similar

    Dont forget to bed in the new pads ...it usually has a 'how to' on the packaging.
     
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