[VIDEO HOWTO]: Replace Ninja 250 Brake Pads in 10 mins

TheDuck · April 14th, 2010, 06:27 PM

I have been experimenting with some video editing software and I couldn't think of anything to film, but I needed to put one some brake pads.

I hope this is useful to someone or at least has some level of entertainment value.

I will not be responsible for anyone doing as I said and then wrapping their bike around a tree or into the back of some soccer mom as a result.

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Enjoy:

Link to original page on YouTube.

OldGuy · April 14th, 2010, 08:27 PM

Thank Duck - nice job. I expect there will be a run on brake pads now

TheDuck · April 15th, 2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Thank Duck - nice job. I expect there will be a run on brake pads now

Haha, good thing I got mine already.

altomista · April 15th, 2010, 10:05 AM

You didn't clean or mention cleaning the brake caliper pistons before pushing them back in. That's bad for the seals.

TheDuck · April 15th, 2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by altomista

You didn't clean or mention cleaning the brake caliper pistons before pushing them back in. That's bad for the seals.

Someone else asked me that on the other forums too.

Nope, didn't feel that I needed to.

I keep the bike very clean which is why my hands barely even got dirty if you noticed.

If you're one to let them get caked with stuff (like the previous owner of the SV that I got) I would suggest cleaning everything, not just the pistons.

Postiez · April 16th, 2010, 01:09 PM

Awesome video, very helpful and easy to follow. How often do people usually replace brake pads and how much do they run?

Edit: P.S. If there were more videos like this I would be far more comfortable doing self maintenance, I really enjoy it. Thank you.

TheDuck · April 16th, 2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiez

Awesome video, very helpful and easy to follow. How often do people usually replace brake pads and how much do they run?

Edit: P.S. If there were more videos like this I would be far more comfortable doing self maintenance, I really enjoy it. Thank you.

Thanks for the compliment!

I guess it varies on cost, but about $30 a set seems average.

motor32 · April 17th, 2010, 06:47 PM

Where did you get your brake pads from, and how much were they? Thanks.

Snake · April 17th, 2010, 06:56 PM

Great DIY video!

TheDuck · April 17th, 2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by motor32

Where did you get your brake pads from, and how much were they? Thanks.

You didn't watch the video, lol

I don't remember the cost though, it was part of a multiple item sale, and as always they are wonderful and cut me a deal.

Reswob · April 17th, 2010, 08:05 PM

A tip for next time, it's 100x easier to get the brake pad bolts out if you break them loose before you unbolt the caliper. Or maybe the monkey who built my bike just way overtightened them.

TheDuck · April 17th, 2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reswob

A tip for next time, it's 100x easier to get the brake pad bolts out if you break them loose before you unbolt the caliper. Or maybe the monkey who built my bike just way overtightened them.

Yeah, I accidentally edited that out.

CZroe · April 21st, 2010, 11:44 PM

Tagged!

TheDuck · April 21st, 2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

Tagged!

You're it!

TheDuck · May 19th, 2010, 09:38 PM

I went ahead and did the rear pads on Diemuzi's bike, I had him record it and made a video just for the rear.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Alex · May 22nd, 2010, 01:45 PM

/linked to DIY thread

CZroe · May 22nd, 2010, 02:09 PM

Time for new pads myself and I never found a deal on EBC FA107HH.

Thanks!

Alex · May 22nd, 2010, 02:16 PM

FA197HH, right? (not 107HH?)

Sailariel · May 22nd, 2010, 03:02 PM

Duck, You deserve an Oscar! Brilliantly done.

CZroe · May 22nd, 2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

FA197HH, right? (not 107HH?)

The 0 key is right next to the 9 key (notebook without a number pad).

Ramen · August 7th, 2010, 12:00 PM

Just changed my pads to the EBC HH. This video provided excellent guidance, thanks!

I used the butt-end of my breaker bar to push the piston in from the inside. My thumbs thanked me.

TheDuck · August 8th, 2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

Just changed my pads to the EBC HH. This video provided excellent guidance, thanks!

I used the butt-end of my breaker bar to push the piston in from the inside. My thumbs thanked me.

That is awesome! I'm glad it helped at least one person!

My hands are like bricks, and can crush bricks, LOL! I don't have any problems squeezing brake pistons, even on large trucks!

I'm glad you liked the videos!

paterick4o8 · August 8th, 2010, 09:56 PM

You helped me too Duckman, thanks!

Next is the Howto: Replace Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets in 10 mins ('09 Ninja 250) looks like the chain in gonna be a PITA tho. Will see how it goes when I have time

want1sobad · August 19th, 2010, 10:59 AM

when i got my new rear tire (bridgestone bt45 140/70) installed i was informed rear brake pads were next to gone. replaced front with vesrah sintered (35.00 shipped from www.kurveygirl.com) and moved stock pads to the rear. holy crap, what a difference!

thanks duckman, video DIY made it a cynch

Seattle_Chris · August 30th, 2010, 11:15 PM

Yeah, I know I'm bringing back an OLD thread. But it's a really good one and the answers to this should make it even better.

Does anyone have the sizes handy for the tools and the torques? I'm thinking to just grab the tools from home and do 'em at work and can't find my link to the service manual. Not to mention that it's the last thing this thread needs to be 100% complete and perfect.

Cuongism · August 31st, 2010, 12:02 AM

Service manual says 18ft/lb for front and rear caliper mounting bolts. It doesn't say what size tool, but if I remember correctly it's 12mm.
Edit:fronts are 12mm, rears are Allen keys (can double-check the size for you tomorrow afternoon unless someone else chips in)

CZroe · October 28th, 2010, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDuck

I went ahead and did the rear pads on Diemuzi's bike, I had him record it and made a video just for the rear.

Link to original page on YouTube.

If you can, will you add a mention of loosening the axel to move the wheel + caliper to gain better access to the mounting bolts when needed? In my case, the mounting bolts were accessible through the brake line "cage" with the Allen wrenches just enough to make me believe that it was "straight enough" and I kinda didn't realize that there was anything I could do to improve my access to it (didn't realize that it could slide back and forth with the axel/wheel). After putting a lot of pressure on the front bolt, it finally snapped loose. The rear bolt just started bending up all around the Allen key. Luckily, I stopped before stripping it but it did hold a lot of force and seemed like I was doing it right before it finally slipped. When I realized what would be needed, I cursed because I had just finished aligning the tire and adjusting the chain slack.

Now, what do you recommend for cleaning FILTHY, rust-covered, gunked-up brakes like mine? I couldn't simply wipe them clean like your friend's and it made it a real pain to push the calipers back in.

April 14th, 2010, 06:27 PM	#1
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April 14th, 2010, 08:27 PM	#2
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April 17th, 2010, 08:05 PM	#11
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	A tip for next time, it's 100x easier to get the brake pad bolts out if you break them loose before you unbolt the caliper. Or maybe the monkey who built my bike just way overtightened them. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

May 19th, 2010, 09:38 PM	#15
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April 16th, 2010, 01:09 PM	#6
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	Awesome video, very helpful and easy to follow. How often do people usually replace brake pads and how much do they run? Edit: P.S. If there were more videos like this I would be far more comfortable doing self maintenance, I really enjoy it. Thank you.

April 17th, 2010, 06:47 PM	#8
motor32 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Chicagoland Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1987 Kawasaki Concours --- 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 59	Where did you get your brake pads from, and how much were they? Thanks.

April 17th, 2010, 06:56 PM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Great DIY video!

April 21st, 2010, 11:44 PM	#13
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May 22nd, 2010, 01:45 PM	#16
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May 22nd, 2010, 02:09 PM	#17
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Time for new pads myself and I never found a deal on EBC FA107HH. Thanks!

May 22nd, 2010, 02:16 PM	#18
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	FA197HH, right? (not 107HH?) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 22nd, 2010, 03:02 PM	#19
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Duck, You deserve an Oscar! Brilliantly done.

August 7th, 2010, 12:00 PM	#21
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	Just changed my pads to the EBC HH. This video provided excellent guidance, thanks! I used the butt-end of my breaker bar to push the piston in from the inside. My thumbs thanked me.

August 8th, 2010, 09:56 PM	#23
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	You helped me too Duckman, thanks! Next is the Howto: Replace Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets in 10 mins ('09 Ninja 250) looks like the chain in gonna be a PITA tho. Will see how it goes when I have time

August 19th, 2010, 10:59 AM	#24
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	when i got my new rear tire (bridgestone bt45 140/70) installed i was informed rear brake pads were next to gone. replaced front with vesrah sintered (35.00 shipped from www.kurveygirl.com) and moved stock pads to the rear. holy crap, what a difference! thanks duckman, video DIY made it a cynch

August 30th, 2010, 11:15 PM	#25
Seattle_Chris Newb since 10/2009 Name: Chris Location: Seattle Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE. Slowly morphing to ADV bike. :D Posts: 182	Yeah, I know I'm bringing back an OLD thread. But it's a really good one and the answers to this should make it even better. Does anyone have the sizes handy for the tools and the torques? I'm thinking to just grab the tools from home and do 'em at work and can't find my link to the service manual. Not to mention that it's the last thing this thread needs to be 100% complete and perfect.

August 31st, 2010, 12:02 AM	#26
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Service manual says 18ft/lb for front and rear caliper mounting bolts. It doesn't say what size tool, but if I remember correctly it's 12mm. Edit:fronts are 12mm, rears are Allen keys (can double-check the size for you tomorrow afternoon unless someone else chips in)

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