Quick question on brakes and stuff...

Verus Cidere · May 18th, 2009, 09:33 PM

I don't have an owners manual because the guy I got Fury from lost it.

I was wondering, about how long to brake rotors and pads last on our bikes? I'm checking because I want to get my rotors powder-coated and thought I'd check to see if I should get new ones while I'm at it. I thought I might also get a new chain in the process and was wondering how long those last also. Thanks in advance.

kkim · May 18th, 2009, 09:35 PM

check your service manual for minimum thickness of rotors.

Verus Cidere · May 18th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Good call. Never would've thought of that.

How would you suggest measuring that on my bike? A ruler?

kkim · May 18th, 2009, 10:37 PM

you need to use some micrometer calipers, as your measurements has to be down to the thousandths of an inch.

OldGuy · May 19th, 2009, 11:33 AM

From the service manual.

Front and Rear rotor:
Nominal - 4.8 - 5.1 mm
Service limit 4.5mm

Run-Out
Under .15mm, .3mm max

Pads are 4.35 new and 1mm service limit

kkim · May 19th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

From the service manual.

Front and Rear rotor:
Nominal - 4.8 - 5.1 mm
Service limit 4.5mm

Run-Out
Under .15mm, .3mm max

Pads are 4.35 new and 1mm service limit

that for the pregen?

OldGuy · May 19th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Those were for the pre-gen 86-07

For the 08-09

Front rotor:
Nominal - 4.3 - 4.6 mm
Service limit 4.0mm

Rear rotor:
Nominal - 4.8 - 5.1 mm
Service limit 4.5mm

Run-Out both
Under .15mm, .3mm max

Pads are 4.5 new and 1mm service limit

IlBLisSlI · May 20th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

you need to use some micrometer calipers, as your measurements has to be down to the thousandths of an inch.

don't be silly, he obviously wants to step out of the 19th century and get with the times. he needs to get a FARO Guage
This portable measurement arm offers accuracies up to ±.005mm (or .0002" for those unfamiliar with microns) and a 1.2m working volume.

and before you ask yes i used to work for this company lol

Snake · May 20th, 2009, 08:59 AM

Wow now that is high tech.
And to think he was only going to use a ruler. lol

kkim · May 20th, 2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlBLisSlI

don't be silly, he obviously wants to step out of the 19th century and get with the times. he needs to get a FARO Guage
This portable measurement arm offers accuracies up to ±.005mm (or .0002" for those unfamiliar with microns) and a 1.2m working volume.

and before you ask yes i used to work for this company lol

lol... and what happens when the batteries die?

looks like something I'd use to scratch my back.

May 18th, 2009, 09:33 PM	#1
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Quick question on brakes and stuff... I don't have an owners manual because the guy I got Fury from lost it. I was wondering, about how long to brake rotors and pads last on our bikes? I'm checking because I want to get my rotors powder-coated and thought I'd check to see if I should get new ones while I'm at it. I thought I might also get a new chain in the process and was wondering how long those last also. Thanks in advance. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

May 18th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#3
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Good call. Never would've thought of that. How would you suggest measuring that on my bike? A ruler? __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

May 19th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#5
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	From the service manual. Front and Rear rotor: Nominal - 4.8 - 5.1 mm Service limit 4.5mm Run-Out Under .15mm, .3mm max Pads are 4.35 new and 1mm service limit __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

May 19th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#7
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Those were for the pre-gen 86-07 For the 08-09 Front rotor: Nominal - 4.3 - 4.6 mm Service limit 4.0mm Rear rotor: Nominal - 4.8 - 5.1 mm Service limit 4.5mm Run-Out both Under .15mm, .3mm max Pads are 4.5 new and 1mm service limit __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	check your service manual for minimum thickness of rotors.

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you need to use some micrometer calipers, as your measurements has to be down to the thousandths of an inch.

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