Hi All,
First off, I'm a total newbie at bike mechanics, I've had a go at a few things on my bikes now, and for the most part, I'm happy with what I've done myself.
Last night, I got the front wheel off my 525EXC. I then fitted new EBC front pads and a new brake disc and managed to fit the magnetic sensor to the new disc and got it aligned OK.
So, all good so far.
I then remounted the front wheel and before locking it all down fully, dropped the bike off the stand to ensure the forks settled as per the handbook instructions.
Tightened everything up (I dont have a 1/2" torque wrench just yet, its due in the mail today), I tightened it up as tight as fook as I could minus the torque wrench. I plan to get it to 40Nm tonight.
Then, took it for a light spin to check all was well.
This is when I found the brakes are much better, BUT.... When I grab the front brake to stop, it smoothly begins the braking OK, then for the last say 10-15 feet, the front of the bike and brakes "pulsate" or shudder before I come to a halt.
Its quite pronounced!
Note the pads are brand spanking EBC's, no wear at all.
The brake disc is not warped, its out the box only last night from new and I inspected it and its good.
What the hell is causing the shudder / pulsing of the brakes? Is it that I need to torque it up fully? Can it be air in the fluid system somewhere?
Any help would be good.
Thanks all.
First off, I'm a total newbie at bike mechanics, I've had a go at a few things on my bikes now, and for the most part, I'm happy with what I've done myself.
Last night, I got the front wheel off my 525EXC. I then fitted new EBC front pads and a new brake disc and managed to fit the magnetic sensor to the new disc and got it aligned OK.
So, all good so far.
I then remounted the front wheel and before locking it all down fully, dropped the bike off the stand to ensure the forks settled as per the handbook instructions.
Tightened everything up (I dont have a 1/2" torque wrench just yet, its due in the mail today), I tightened it up as tight as fook as I could minus the torque wrench. I plan to get it to 40Nm tonight.
Then, took it for a light spin to check all was well.
This is when I found the brakes are much better, BUT.... When I grab the front brake to stop, it smoothly begins the braking OK, then for the last say 10-15 feet, the front of the bike and brakes "pulsate" or shudder before I come to a halt.
Its quite pronounced!
Note the pads are brand spanking EBC's, no wear at all.
The brake disc is not warped, its out the box only last night from new and I inspected it and its good.
What the hell is causing the shudder / pulsing of the brakes? Is it that I need to torque it up fully? Can it be air in the fluid system somewhere?
Any help would be good.
Thanks all.