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Re: front brakes
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2015, 05:02:22 PM »
When I took motorcycle riding class, they said front brakes are approx 75% of your braking power.  Cheers
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2015, 08:17:32 AM »
Ah I see... I've still got that in front of me  :)
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« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2015, 10:15:20 AM »
I never thought of that. Maybe all the "views" are just one lonely guy... :'(
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #18 on: January 09, 2015, 01:45:48 PM »
Hey guys, which front brake pads are better, Polini or Malossi? Price is nearly the same, the Polini ones are slightly more expensive but easier to get (I would need to wait for Malossi).
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2015, 04:14:40 PM »
Polini makes some GREAT stuff. I'd say go for it. I only run Malossi cause they were easier for me to get. :D

You can compare what they are made from on each of their sites. My guess is they are the same or so close it won't matter.
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #20 on: January 11, 2015, 04:50:11 PM »
Cool, thanks! I ordered the Polini front pads and Malossi rear brake shoes. To be honest the delivery time doesn't matter much because I'll be doing the upgrades as late as in late March/beginning of April as currently I'm very busy here in the big city, but at least I have it all figured out & ordered already. I took the battery out of the scooter and brought together with me here to the city as a reminder  ;D BTW, I bought a CTEK MXS 0.8 charger for it. Hope it will be good. Last year I had to replace the battery because it was dead (6 years old and not storaged correctly).
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #21 on: January 11, 2015, 06:44:30 PM »
Ctek makes a great product. I have installed a couple dozen of their Marine set ups over the years, and I have had no issues with them.

A six yo battery owed you nothing. I'm surprised you got that much life from one.
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2015, 10:31:09 AM »
Quote from: zombie on January 11, 2015, 06:44:30 PM
A six yo battery owed you nothing. I'm surprised you got that much life from one.

That's true, but with the new battery, I will go for breaking the record. I will post in 10 years if I succeed  ;D
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2015, 11:02:54 AM »
 ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #24 on: February 13, 2015, 04:05:56 PM »
Finally got around to bleeding my brakes, very easy.  Hardest part was removing the plastic so you can get to the master cylinder.  Remove the top of the master cylinder, and loosen the bleeding outlet at the caliper.  Leave a box end wrench on the bleeding outlet so you can close it after squeezing the brake lever, but before you release the lever.  If you release the brake lever before closing the outlet, if will suck in a little air and the brakes will not get as firm.  Cheers
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« Reply #25 on: March 11, 2015, 09:49:42 AM »
Wow sounds quite easy Chaz! So after getting rid of old fluid I close the bleeding outlet and release the brake lever and then I can fill the master cylinder up?
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« Reply #26 on: March 11, 2015, 04:13:51 PM »
Have to pump the brake lever, I didn't make that clear.  Open the bleeder valve at the caliper, pull the brake lever and some brake fluid will come out, close the bleeder valve, then release the brake lever, repeat many times.  Watch the brake fluid level at the master-cylinder and add as needed.  After the air is out of the system, the brakes will be nice and firm.  Cheers
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« Reply #27 on: March 11, 2015, 07:00:44 PM »
One more thing, be careful with the brake fluid, it's corrosive, will damage paint especially.  I was pretty sloppy with it and got it everywhere, may have consequences later?  Put a tube over the bleeder valve at the caliper and put the other end into a can, after the can gets some brake fluid in it will help to keep air out of the caliper while you are bleeding it.  Cheers
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #28 on: March 13, 2015, 09:25:45 AM »
Thanks Chaz  :) That makes perfect sense. And it's a nice tip with this can under caliper, I will just have to find a tube that fits it well!
I'm planning some upgrades in the end of this month, including front pads and rear brake shoes change, new OEM vario belt, new lighter rollers, as well as fixing the speedometer (need to replace the speedo gear near the wheel). It's good to start the season with a fresh bike!  :)
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Re: front brakes
« Reply #29 on: June 08, 2015, 04:30:08 PM »
I replaced my front brake pads with Polini organic pads, part number 174.0049. I rode a few hundred miles so far since putting them on and I can recommend them. No squeaky sounds, stopping power is good, modulation is also good, they perform well when wet. What more could you want eh?

And here's a pic of my worn out OEM pads - seems like it was a perfect time to change them ;D
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