Posted by High Plains Thumper on January 10, 2007, 4:09 pm
Magnulus wrote:
> I checked out the rotor and there was some grease on the disk. So I
> cleaned it off, along with the pads/caliper with some brake cleaner. A
> whole can. It seemed to help it some, but it still doesn't seem to
> have the power and they still squeak.
Once pads have grease/oil on them, it is impossible to clean off the
residue, they are ruined. To restore braking power, install a new set.
They aren't that expensive if you shop around. EBC is one brand,
there are others.
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Posted by Road Glidin' Don on January 10, 2007, 4:42 pm
On 10 Jan 2007 13:09:24 -0800, "High Plains Thumper"
>Magnulus wrote:
>> I checked out the rotor and there was some grease on the disk. So I
>> cleaned it off, along with the pads/caliper with some brake cleaner. A
>> whole can. It seemed to help it some, but it still doesn't seem to
>> have the power and they still squeak.
>Once pads have grease/oil on them, it is impossible to clean off the
>residue, they are ruined. To restore braking power, install a new set.
> They aren't that expensive if you shop around. EBC is one brand,
>there are others.
I got some oil on my front brake pads when my shocks developed a leak
this spring. Cleaned them with brake cleaner and they seem to be just
fine.
Maybe we could ask Magnulus if his front brakes seem spongy, but that
will probably lead to a long discussion, as the term 'spongy' is
explained and quantified so that he understands it. Look how long it
took to get him to whack the axle with a mallet! ;)
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Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on January 10, 2007, 5:03 pm
Road Glidin' Don wrote:
> On 10 Jan 2007 13:09:24 -0800, "High Plains Thumper"
> >Magnulus wrote:
> >
> >> I checked out the rotor and there was some grease on the disk. So I
> >> cleaned it off, along with the pads/caliper with some brake cleaner. A
> >> whole can. It seemed to help it some, but it still doesn't seem to
> >> have the power and they still squeak.
> >
> >Once pads have grease/oil on them, it is impossible to clean off the
> >residue, they are ruined. To restore braking power, install a new set.
> > They aren't that expensive if you shop around. EBC is one brand,
> >there are others.
> I got some oil on my front brake pads when my shocks developed a leak
> this spring. Cleaned them with brake cleaner and they seem to be just
> fine.
That's certainly what I'd do. If it doesn't fix the problem, brake
cleaner is cheap enough. You pulled the pads so you could
lay them flat or were you able to clean them well enough while
still in place ?
> Maybe we could ask Magnulus if his front brakes seem spongy, but that
> will probably lead to a long discussion, as the term 'spongy' is
> explained and quantified so that he understands it. Look how long it
> took to get him to whack the axle with a mallet! ;)
Motorcycle mechanics made easy.
The generic reeky troubleshooting guide.
Q; My [fill in the blank] won't [fill in the blank]
A: Try this:
1) Whack it with a mallet
2) Spray it with the appropriate cleaner
3) Find the kill switch and make sure it's set right.
4) Charge the battery
5) Change the plugs.
6) Drain the five year old fluid and refill with new. Go back to
step 1 or 2.
7) Make sure it's got oil
8) Don't operate it any more while the warning light's on and
it's making that noise. Really !!!!
9) [to be continued]
Posted by drumrboy on January 10, 2007, 5:49 pm
Rob Kleinschmidt wrote:
> Road Glidin' Don wrote:
> > On 10 Jan 2007 13:09:24 -0800, "High Plains Thumper"
> >
> > >Magnulus wrote:
> > >
> > >> I checked out the rotor and there was some grease on the disk. So I
> > >> cleaned it off, along with the pads/caliper with some brake cleaner. A
> > >> whole can. It seemed to help it some, but it still doesn't seem to
> > >> have the power and they still squeak.
> > >
> > >Once pads have grease/oil on them, it is impossible to clean off the
> > >residue, they are ruined. To restore braking power, install a new set.
> > > They aren't that expensive if you shop around. EBC is one brand,
> > >there are others.
> >
> > I got some oil on my front brake pads when my shocks developed a leak
> > this spring. Cleaned them with brake cleaner and they seem to be just
> > fine.
> That's certainly what I'd do. If it doesn't fix the problem, brake
> cleaner is cheap enough. You pulled the pads so you could
> lay them flat or were you able to clean them well enough while
> still in place ?
> > Maybe we could ask Magnulus if his front brakes seem spongy, but that
> > will probably lead to a long discussion, as the term 'spongy' is
> > explained and quantified so that he understands it. Look how long it
> > took to get him to whack the axle with a mallet! ;)
> Motorcycle mechanics made easy.
> The generic reeky troubleshooting guide.
> Q; My [fill in the blank] won't [fill in the blank]
> A: Try this:
> 1) Whack it with a mallet
> 2) Spray it with the appropriate cleaner
> 3) Find the kill switch and make sure it's set right.
> 4) Charge the battery
> 5) Change the plugs.
> 6) Drain the five year old fluid and refill with new. Go back to
> step 1 or 2.
> 7) Make sure it's got oil
> 8) Don't operate it any more while the warning light's on and
> it's making that noise. Really !!!!
> 9) [to be continued]
10) replace the henway. If problem remains, check the piecost.
Jeremy>
Posted by Henry on January 11, 2007, 7:14 pm
Rob Kleinschmidt wrote:
> Motorcycle mechanics made easy.
> The generic reeky troubleshooting guide.
> Q; My [fill in the blank] won't [fill in the blank]
>
> A: Try this:
>
> 1) Whack it with a mallet
> 2) Spray it with the appropriate cleaner
> 3) Find the kill switch and make sure it's set right.
> 4) Charge the battery
> 5) Change the plugs.
> 6) Drain the five year old fluid and refill with new. Go back to
> step 1 or 2.
> 7) Make sure it's got oil
> 8) Don't operate it any more while the warning light's on and
> it's making that noise. Really !!!!
> 9) [to be continued]
10) Blame it on Osama's magical powers, and insist that everyone
who suggests there is a logical cause is a nut. <g>
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> cleaned it off, along with the pads/caliper with some brake cleaner. A
> whole can. It seemed to help it some, but it still doesn't seem to
> have the power and they still squeak.