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Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:14 pm
by tommyj27
I'm looking at doing brake pads and I was wondering if this is the stock caliper. The PO replaced the front with R6 brakes but didn't say anything about the rear.
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Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:21 pm
by YAM93
looks stock to me.

order some MOOSE rubber brake-bleed caps from Dennis Kirk and get rid of that duct tape
:banana: :thumbsup:

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:40 pm
by Deputy1042
Definitely stock.

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:55 pm
by tommyj27
Are sintered brake pads ok to use? Denniskirk.com has an omminous sounding warning on the product page.

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:01 pm
by tommyj27
YAM93 wrote:looks stock to me.

order some MOOSE rubber brake-bleed caps from Dennis Kirk and get rid of that duct tape
:banana: :thumbsup:
I can't find those caps on denniskirk. you don't happen to know where I should be looking?

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:30 pm
by Deputy1042

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:18 pm
by ragedigital
The duct tape is a nice touch. Looks like you're also missing the spring clamps...

darrin

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:23 pm
by Luke-a-Tron
Sintered pads are both fine and recommended.

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:42 am
by YAM93
http://www.powersportspro.com/pages/par ... amaha.aspx <--- put in your bike year and model and look under "REAR BRAKE CALIPER" listing, it has a drawing, part numbers and prices.

Wow you guys have sharp eyes, I didn't even notice that, I guess I was busy looking at the duct tape, well, you have to admit, at least he was covering them with something.

Anyway, that link above....... ragedigital is talking about part # 7. Also if you don't have it part # 11 is the black cover.

Also, if you have time / money ..... consider upgrading to braided steel brake lines. Spiegler is very good but expensive. I think either Galfer or Russell also makes compatible brake lines. The stock rubber ones get crummy and rotted after a while, plus the brake fluid in them can go bad easier.

At the minimum bleed the brakes and put new (MOTUL RF600) DOT 4 brake fluid in there. Make sure it's DOT 4.

Woops, I almost thought you were a new member. You already know all this stuff. (Friday nite insomnia again)
:deal: :headbang: Rock on Tommy!

Oh, i used the EBC HH pads from Dennis Kirk, they're really nice and strong. No problems.

Re: Is this the stock rear brake?

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:19 am
by Deputy1042
I'm hoping he took the photo after he took the cover and spring clamps off to check the brake pads...I wouldn't think he'd be riding around like that :whistle