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03KawiKFX400
05-05-2007, 12:34 AM
Im new here and new to quads... Is there any write ups on doing a rear break job?

Thanks
Dan

YFZ450Ridr
05-05-2007, 12:05 PM
check the how to section or the maintence section brother, but im not sure if there is.

its a pretty simple process though, there are 2 bolts holding the caliper on, remove those first off. next on the caliper there are 2 bolts holding the pads on, im pretty sure there is a little metal lip you have to hit down before you can get access to the bolts. once the lip is hit down remove the 2 bolts holding the pads in and the old pads come out. then you need to push the piston back down put the new pads in and repeat the process.

now all you have to do is bleed the lines. have somebody pump the breaks a few times and have them hold it down while you loosen a nut that looks like a grease zerk with a rubber cap. loosen this nut until fluid comes out and do it a few times. once it is all said and done you should have good pressure again on the brake pedal. it is crucial that while you are loosening this nut that the brake pedal is held down or you will get air in the lines.

03KawiKFX400
05-06-2007, 10:56 AM
Any info on removing the rear rotor?

cataway
05-06-2007, 03:04 PM
start with removing the caliper , remove the right side wheel , remove screws that hold the disk on , replace disk, replace caliper.

BTW. when you are replacing the brake pads you may have to back off the parking brake adjuster

03KawiKFX400
05-06-2007, 08:51 PM
Thanks man