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quadriderkfx400
05-24-2007, 09:16 AM
My 04' KFX 400 needs new back brake pads and new wheel bearings in the front. I have the new parts I just need someone to tell me how to install them. Thanxs a lot
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POLKY
05-24-2007, 12:38 PM
THE REAR BRAKES ALL YOU DO IS TAKE 2 12MM BOLTS OFF WHICH AREHOLDING THE CALIPER TO THE BRACKET. AFTER THAT I THINK THEY ARE 10MM BOLTS, THAT HAVE A FLANGE BENT OVER TO HOLD THE BOLTS FROM COMMING OUT. BEND BACK AND TAKE BOLTS OUT( THEY ARE LONG) TAKE A C-CLAMP PUSH PISTION SIDE BACK IN INSTALL BRAKES AND REVERSE ORDER TO INSTALL. AS FAR AS THE FRONT BEARINGS TAKE CALIPER OFF, TAKE OUTER HUB NUT OFF, TAKE LOWER A-ARM BOLT OUT AND SAME WITH TOP, DON'T USE A FORK FOR THE BALL JOINTS RUINS BOOTS FOR BALL JOINTS, TAKE A RUBBER HAMMER AND HIT ARMS OFF. ON MY OTHER QUAD THE BEARING COME OUT ONE ON EACH SIDE, MEANING FRONT COMES OUT FRONT BACK OUT THE BACK) JUST TAKE A PUNCH AND SMACK THEM OUT AND THEN TAKE A SOCKET TO SMACK THE NEW ONES IN. REVERSE THE ORDER FOR INSTALL. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS LET ME KNOW I HAVE A BOOK TO HELP YOU.