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zevsdad

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on to the Brake Pads!
« on: January 04, 2016, 07:57:44 PM »
OK- slider instal complete! Now its on to the brake pads. I can hear a very distinct SQUEEEEEK everytime I brake- I thinks its safe to conclude that I need to change out the pads. Is this a relatively simple task?
-what tools will I need
- what pads should I order
- what is the process

thanks in advance guys!

PS. I have an interesting little story to tell-off topic- but anyway- I was riding down my street minding my own peaceful business-enjoying the great weather and the wonderful ride on my gti300 when I passed a lady with 2 big dogs-she was holding them back as I passed cause dogs really tend to freak out at us 2 wheeled motorists I've noticed. so when I pass she yells " I should let the dogs go next time ASSHOLE!"

I was perplexed- so I did what any sane person would do, I turned around in the middle of the road and wen back to find out what the hell this woman's problem was.

Turns out it was a case of mistaken identity-some other guy on a scooter apparently yelled at her husband. When she saw my gti up close she realized her mistake and said" oh yeah he was riding a much smaller vehicle than yours sorry about that."


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Re: on to the Brake Pads!
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2016, 12:33:01 PM »
Give me your email address. I will send you a few screenshots from cyclepedia. Relatively easy job for brake pads. Hopefully the set screws are not seized in the caliper. If your bike is new, it shouldn't be a problem.
Send me a PM.

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Re: on to the Brake Pads!
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2016, 04:56:14 PM »
Not sure which Pads to go with.

Kymco monster has the OEM pads for 49 bucks a set--so I'm looking at 100 for front and rear ( they are the exact same pads for the front and th rear.

What do you guys think-does it make sense to pay the extra $$$ and go with OEM for the pads?


the other option is to go with EBS-but there seems to be some ? regrading which pads are the coorect fit..... EBC book says SFA 324 and SFA607

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Re: on to the Brake Pads!
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2016, 11:55:32 PM »
OEM always good decision.
Won't hurt to try the aftermarket though

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Re: on to the Brake Pads!
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2016, 02:32:06 PM »
well Kymco monster has the pads for 49 bucks each- i was all set to fire off an order, when I got to the 20$ shipping charge! forget it. Please someone tell me where I can order front and rear brake pads for my 2012 People 300GTi.
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Re: on to the Brake Pads!
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2016, 09:47:41 PM »
Yeah those pads are quite pricey! Kymco knows how to make their money on the necessity parts!
For that price, look how long they'll last you.

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