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February 23rd, 2013, 03:53 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Justin
Location: Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2001 Posts: A lot.
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Scored Rear rotor
I put new pads on in the Fall and already one side of them is totally gone and before I knew it the rotor was scored.... Is it normal for the rear pads to wear out so much? I haven't even touched the front pads since buying the bike in July. Is it possible to re-use/machine this rotor or do I have to start looking for a replacement?
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February 23rd, 2013, 04:04 PM
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Bass Master General
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And to replace or refinish would depend on how deep the scoring is. |
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February 23rd, 2013, 04:26 PM
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Long Time Rider
Name: Blue
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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There may be a couple of reasons your pads have worn out so fast.
1. cheap pads 2. brake drag Bike rotors normally do not get resurfaced or turned like car brake rotors. They are too thin. There are a few shops that specialize in grinding the rotors surface, but the rotor must be well within factory specs and not warped. Replacement is the usual fix. You may also want to get a Digital Thickness Gauge to see if your rotors are within spec. |
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February 23rd, 2013, 04:52 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Justin
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Definitely cheap POS pads then. One thing gets fixed, another thing breaks!
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February 24th, 2013, 12:19 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Justin
Location: Florida
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Is it possible to get rust off a used rotor?
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February 24th, 2013, 12:22 PM
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Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
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i just lightly sand them.
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February 24th, 2013, 12:23 PM
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If you have access to, or know anybody with a medium blaster, a soft blast medium will take off the rust and refinish the disc perfectly. |
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February 24th, 2013, 03:32 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
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Frozen pistons with dirt and grime can do that too.
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February 24th, 2013, 04:07 PM
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