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Grabby front brakes
Anyone got any suggestions on front brake pads?
I put some new pads in there that came in a box of misc. spares when I bought the bike and they are extremely grabby. A ham-fisted stab at the right lever will put you over the bars before you know it. Don't ask me how I know... They also groan/squeak and feel like they're grinding away my rotor... These pads were not packaged so I don't know what they are, but I don't like 'em. I'd like to find some far less aggressive pads if there are any available.
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They may be sintered pads since you hear noise under braking. My front brake is also sensitive, but I like it that way. Also, I prefer carbon pads on front (Moose M1) and sintered pads on rear (Moose XCR?).
One quick option that you can do is "grind" some relief grooves in the pads. By removing some material, you are reducing the surface area. Instead of one large area, you can divide it into several smaller areas. May be worth a try if you are buying new pads anyways.
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Are your carbon pads less grabby than a sintert (sp?) pad? To add insult to injury the bike landed ass-end-to and packed the brand new Q Stealth with mud. After being perplexed awhile about it not starting another rider finally came by and alerted me to the mudcake. Should have figgered' it out myself since it acted exactly how it does when you forget to yank the wash plug after cleaning.
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I like carbon for their stronger feel. My front brake is one finger with light touch. So it is pretty sensitive. I don't think it is on/off like you describe.
Also, check your front rotor. If it is heavily grooved from the pads, it may be hanging up the pads during contact.
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Matt Current: 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Previous: 2001 GasGas TXT280, 2001 GasGas XC250, 2004 KTM 200EXC, 2007 GasGas EC250, 2007 Husqvarna SM610, 2008 Husqvarna WB165 |
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Thanks for your suggestions Matt,
Looks like you're the only one "interested" in brake pads... I'll have to look closer, but the front rotor is pretty worn, probably grooved. Got any suggestions for an economical front rotor? I didn't check GoFasters, but I'd bet the OEM unit is spendy...
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Honestly, it would have to be a deep grooved shoulder to hold the pads. With the bike on a stand, you could spin and see if the pads are "locking" on to the rotor. By the way, my rotor has a slight stepped shoulder from wear and the pads don't hang up.
Another thing to consider is if the rotor is warp/bent slightly. As it rotates, it may want to grab in one spot more and give the feeling of on/off. My Husky SM610 has a slight warped rotor and pulsates like this. It is very hard to modulate gently without getting a on/off feel to it. Regarding a new rotor... I think only a GG OEM front rotor is available. I don't believe there are any crossover rotors. The rear rotor may crossover to KTM but that is a different story. Actually, the OEM rotor is pretty durable and price is fair... if you end up needing a new one.
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I think there are wave rotor available but they were like 440 more than tyhe Oem which I want to say was $90. I recently saw an aftermarket rotor and pads on E-bay for cheap.
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Braking makes a front rotor.
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I also like less grabby front brakes and usually look for an organic or carbon/kevlar pad like this EBC pad.
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/motorcycle_...carbonmx.shtml
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Thanks for all the comments.
I'll maybe give some of those EBC carbon "X" pads a shot.
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