Rear Disk and Brake Pads

[Narcoda]

It looks like I am due some new rear brake pads and replacemtn of the disk as it is scored and grooved, albeit slightly.

Can anyone tell me if this job is difficult to do yourself?

I have never changed my pads or disk myself but have got to the point that i need too as paying BM everytime is excesive...

can anyone throw any pointers on how to do it? things to watch out for?

 

[forest biker]

It looks like I am due some new rear brake pads and replacemtn of the disk as it is scored and grooved, albeit slightly.

Can anyone tell me if this job is difficult to do yourself?

I have never changed my pads or disk myself but have got to the point that i need too as paying BM everytime is excesive...

can anyone throw any pointers on how to do it? things to watch out for?

Theres a few threads been on here recently regarding disc and pad changes have a look through them for some more info , its not really a difficult job to do on a 1200 , you just need the right equipment to do it and a long torx bit to fit under the fd to take the rear disc off

 

[Narcoda]

Theres a few threads been on here recently regarding disc and pad changes have a look through them for some more info , its not really a difficult job to do on a 1200 , you just need the right equipment to do it and a long torx bit to fit under the fd to take the rear disc off

Thanks Forest Biker - Any links to the threads? My search doesnt seem to work for this, I get 2000+ results and cant pin point the one i need.

Much appreciated

 

[Pukmeister]

Use a hot air gun to heat up the bolts (and soften the loctite) that secure the rear disk to the alloy carrier hub, otherwise the alloy lugs can crack. Once the disk is off, be sure to check the lugs very closely for cracking anyway.

A new alloy disk carrier hub (flange) cost me about £130 IIRC due to having hairline cracks in it.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181453

 

[jacro]

Get your pads from infinity motorcycles. Dp sintered free delivery to mainland uk.