I know this is an old video, but if you happen upon it here's a hint: When you're pushing the pistons back into the caliper, put the OLD pad on the pistons and use a C-clamp. It will push BOTH pistons at the same time so they don't push each other out, and it adds a spacer (the old pad) to get the pistons all the way back. Great video. Thanks.

@ecrusch

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I know this is an old video but delboy's videos are some of the absolute best sources of information for the noob motorcycle rider who wants to look after their own stead themselves. I thought I would need to use my local motorcycle service centre but with the quality of intelligent information you provide, I think I can give this a go myself. Thank you delboy, you are truly a legend!

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, you're very kind... we don't deserve such generous praise, it's just basic stuff and we're happy to share it, we see it as no more than housekeeping, and we're really glad it can help you... ride safe!

Thanks Delboy for educating me in the type of brake pads to use on my 15 year old kwaka. My wife has just bought me this bike for my 60th birthday, after not having a bike for 20 years, watching you videos is giving me the confidence to maintain and keep it like a new bike. Thank you delboy best wishes to Penny pitstop.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Tommy, that's fantastic news mate and welcome back to biking brother! Where have you been lol! ...it's really cool that the videos can help you and it sounds like you ought to join ou Idiot Collective forum and make some new bike mates to go with your new bike ... check us all out at: www.idiotcollective.com ... get yourself registered and introduce yourself, we have meets all the over the place at least once a month! Welcome aboard mate!

Just had to drop a note, bought a bike in October, been quite awhile since I owned one, just wanted to say if it were not for your videos I would be absolutely lost, and broke! So far ... I have lowered the rear, changed crank case oil, adjusted clutch, adjusted throttle cables,did a brake service, and installed some biltwell keystone bars!! Could not have done any of this without your vids, can't tell u how much I appreciate all u do, also u are spot on with the F.R.O. vids as well! Cheers mate! Look forward to many more..

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, thank you most kindly Sir... that is really kind of you... and we're so glad to hear the videos are able to help you.. it's great to find an audience when you put the time in to it that we do... great long list of jobs there mate and hope you are going to treat Mrs Payne with the money you've saved lol! All the best, see you on the road, Del

Two years on and this info is still useful so worth all of your effort. Why I say that is because back in February I took my GS for its MOT and the guy spotted I had used these pads and said exactly what you said they wear the discs out so avoid them. Little did he know that I had already brought the same pads for the front ready to fit when I needed to. So ever since still not needing to fit them they have laid in my garage and I have even thought of not fitting them and buying OE pads but now given your wise words I wont bother so you've saved me some money from my pension. I might even be able to buy my wife a Christmas present now ha ha !Thanks again.

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

hi Ted, yes they do bite harder on the disc, and that inevitably leads to increased wear, but brakes are for stopping, and the EBC sintered pads are undeniably better at stopping.. i guess we have to make a choice, if we want killer brakes that stop you effortlessly, then there is a cost.. it depends if you, as a rider, focus on performance or economy aye... ! Thanks for your feedback mate.. have a good weekend.. Del.

Great timing. Came across your video, and as a noob to biking your video really helped me out. Fitted these on the front and rear of my Honda hornet this morning. Great pads, great advice. Thanks very much.

I caught the comment you made about earning our trust as viewers, and how we ask questions accordingly. It's true in my book. I have a '16 DL650A VStrom. I have almost 19,000 miles and am getting ready to replace the front sprocket again, based on your advice in the video you made. Your advice is practical and makes sense. Thanks, and keep up the good work. Oh, and thanks to Penny and her great camera work!

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan, I'll be sure to pass on your message, that will make her day! Good luck with your sprocket change, hope it goes well and thanks for your kind support mate...

I almost always learn something new and useful from your vids. Although I have been using them for years, I really never understood what the term "sintered" actually meant. I have been running with EBC HH pads on my souped up Buell X1 Lightning for a while now and have found them to be top notch. Thanks again, and keep 'em coming

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard for your kind words.. and beautiful bike you've got there as well... roll on summer eh!

Man, I love your vids! I learn something new every time. Great explanations!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, you're very kind!

@brianking7838

7 жыл бұрын

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@tomxx2325

5 жыл бұрын

U make great vids my friend.thx a lot for sharing your knowledge

One recommendation I would use is while you have the old pads in, compress the pad that contacts the pistons to make sure it applies force evenly. Small tip. Great video!

Yet again I have learned something new. Sure, I could have gone to Wikipedia to learn what "sintered" means but you explained it so well... Another great job, Del and Penny!

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, simple stuff aye, and really appreciate your kind support.. D&Px

Thanks mate, I'm changing my pads now and that was a top advice. Cheers Jim in OZ

Another excellent video from Delboys Garage. Some of it I knew, some not. Particularly enjoyed the explanation of E to HH pad ratings. Merci Patron.................

Great explanation of the compounds Del, you are making good use of that lift. :)

Another great video Dell. I helped my oldest change the pads on his car the other day. It simply reinforced why it is I enjoy working on bikes so much. Scrabbling around on the concrete, under the bloody car, came out looking like a coal miner and just a trolley jack to use. Now he knows how to do it, so next time...............

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

haha, I know what you mean... it just ain't funny when you get to our age, grovelling round on your knees !

Your videos are much clearer to see the detail of what you are doing now that you have it lift table...... The downside is now I want one too!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, thanks Jeff....im afraid they are rather catching....i cant think how i would ever want to work down on the floor again.. !

Cheers for in the info fella, looking forward to seeing the new wheels :)

Particularly with a relatively unworn rotor, brand-new brake pads can offer some resistance as you’re mounting the caliper, even if the pistons are fully retracted. To overcome that, I squirt a bit of brake cleaner on either side of the disc. This provides a temporary lubricating film, the pads slide right onto the disc, and the brake cleaner evaporates in seconds, leaving no lubricant residue.

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant idea Tom, hadn't thought of that, and I shall do it next time, it can be a real bun fight to force new pads over a brand new disc, this is a great solution !

@tommorrisey3999

6 жыл бұрын

Del, after all the help that you have been to me, it is wonderful to hear that I have been of help of some sort to you ... in however small a way. Linda and I send our best to you and Penny..

Man, great video! Simple, with no additional BS as usual on other channels, and well explained. Like Your videos, I even watching some of Your videos just because it is pleasant to watch, never boring. Every now and then I recommend your videos to my clients if they need some additional information or tutorial about replacing or adjusting something on bike. I work as professional stunt driver over a decade and I know things or two. :) You have interesting video about cleaning the ``chicken stripe`` of tire, very useful as I may add, but there is even better way to do it...I might write in comments below that video if You agree, or You can make another video with that way of cleaning the stripe.. Keep it up!

Thank you very much. You guys are very informative. love it. Keep up the fantastic work

Definitely bud I will keep In touch. I got the job done no problem whatsoever thanks to your answers. I’m almost embarrassed how simple it was lol. Keep it up you definitely are very easy to follow n I like that you show all the steps and not just before and after like a lot of the vids out there. Hey if you ever make it here I’ll be happy to show you around some beautiful spots right outside the city. If you ever come across an FZ8 yammi please do some videos on whatever Work you do to it. Cheers bud.

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for invite, and careful what you wish for, we do have a firm plan to visit America when we can clear the decks and get past the working commitments for a while, we have some very dear friends who live in Michigan, many wonderful people also we've made contact with in America over YT, so we've been kicking a plan around for a long while of how best to do it, maybe an RV and tour round, but we'd wanna ride, so maybe a big touring bike - who knows, but it's on the list buddy and we will definitely let you know !

Great videos, very clear explanation of the topic and also extremely good camera work by Penny !!

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I'll be sure to pass your kinds words to her...cheers

I love it when I actually learn stuff. I'm glad I subscribed. Thanks, WEGGY ZZR, for pointing me in the right direction.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome mate and welcome aboard... that Weggy is a proper top fellah!

Hi Del, I'm a new subscriber to your channel after many recommendations from The Missenden Flyer. Love what I've seen so far. Great content and well presented. Keep up the good work... 👍

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gareth, and welcome aboard my friend, ill be working a little more in the spring with TMF to make some cross vlog videos on each others bikes.. it wont be serious, a lot of leg pulling i imagine, but it will be fun thats for sure.. Thanks for jumping aboard mate, and keep in touch, all the best.. Del.

Excellent vid Del. I believe I now know what brakes I"m putting on the bike next time.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Cheers brother, go for it, you'll be amazed at the improvement!

Just an update from today Del: I've succesfully removed all the remaining 7 studs!:) Prep for painting start tomorrow!:) Metallic black+fazer rim stickers+varnish! Can't wait! Keep up with the good videos Del! Cheers Attila

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Wel done Attila, good job on the bolts, they are always stubborn and it's good to get them out cleanly... hope the rest goes well for you, take care, Del

Great video, I need new brakes, and someone recommended these to me, now I know why. Thanks for the education.

Yeh,sound vids DB,nice and confident and well explained,that's the main thing...Seems you have examples of anything that needs our attention . Long may you continue,and great Cam quality from your Lady friend also [crucial!] Thanks both not forgetting the mad machines...Maybe one day I'll get to ride a Triumph Scrambler.Ace

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

+eamonn colley Thanks Eamonn, glad you enjoy the videos, you're very kind... ride safe mate !

Cool vid,,, thanks for the info about the pad rating and explaining about them,,learnt a lot. Keep them coming

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, simple stuff and it's always better to know the facts...!

Just found and subscribed to you page after looking how to change pads on my explorer, as im a complete nugget when it comes to bike maintenance. Hopefully you will have a vid about changing tbe real disc as mine is a bit scored, going hunting. ordered the ebc pads to install tomorrow, had a practice tonight based on your vid, very easy many thanks

Another informative video, thanks Del

I'm learning a lot from your videos mate, thanks a lot! Great to see you guys are local to Bournemouth as well :-) Needed some new brake pads and this video has swayed me to get a set of these.. Cheers.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy...are you local too then..?

@buckrider2111

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 Yes, just in Charminster

Great video Del. I've used EBC HH on every bike i've owned. Awesome stopping power and i've never 'eaten' the discs as some people claim.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve..Good points mate, .the disc eating issue is a bit overstated.. they will wear more but if you temper your braking and use the extra power they have only when you really need it.. then you'll be fine..

@SteveCardiff

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 Just fitted a new rear tyre on the Bird and guess what. Yep, need new rear pads lol EBC HH from Demon Tweeks for less than £22 delivered. Happy with that :)

@ moonfleet. I appreciate the reply and honestly wasn’t expecting one lol. I’m glad us riders stick together. That’s exactly what I bought was the mixed pack of scrub pads by scotch brite. I was just a little concerned about the copper anti seize getting onto the pads just like you mentioned. Some guys were telling me it’s good to use sandpaper and it just didn’t sit right with me. THANK YOU!!

Just ordered these a couple of days ago, so good to know they get you recommendation.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Damn right they do... and you'll find they dont even need the usualy 50 miles running in period before they start to bite....you have better braking than before right after you pull away.. they'll impress you with the improvement in feel and power.. let us know what you think after you've ridden with them a bit..?

@triplecheeseburgermotovlogs

9 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@triplecheeseburgermotovlogs

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 You was on the money recommending these! I am well impressed, such a improvement. I also love the slight "hissing" sound they give off when braking.

as always great and informative video

Very informative video mate, i just learnt alot there, i usually go for the cheapest, now i understand the grading behind it all, I'll shop more wisely, 😎

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Ayp Bazza, you know what they say, 'cheap ain't good, and good ain't cheap' ! (but actually, these are still quite reasonable at £23 a pair)

Don`t forget to pump the brake at the end to push the pads into position.

Good vid Del, great info buddy, most appreciated, RSM8.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Skeggs, that's very kind of you mate!

Great vids thanks. Most important step, pump pedal or lever to get pads back in contact with the disk. Can be very embarrassing if you forget.

Great info well explained cheers matey.....

🔴🔴🔴excellent explanation... just ordered front and rear pads.🔴🔴🔴

Yeah that's what I used for my Bandit when I changed mine. Was told they are the best for Suzuki Bandits on the Forums :)

Hello mate, Yankee Chris sent me a link to some Goldfren sintered pads for my B6. They're half the price of EBCs and a background search shows they are a well respected company, so worth a shot. The discs look okay, ideally I would change rotor and pads together but I'm not made of money. Another nice little video, cheers

Great explanations, including the etymology of the word 'sinter'. Nice vid!

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, much appreciated !

I just got gg organic ebc fronts for the bandit 12 as i thought hh would wear quicker and not be so good cold..well now youve explained it i needent have been so picky..great vid mate and very informative..i like your unbiased views on all these things.."heres whats available heres what it does you choose" sort of vibe..thats rare, most people are more " do this do that"...

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Ayup Springy.....as long as the chosen pad is "double lettered" so 'GG' or 'HH' then thats rated good at hot or cold....and the difference between G and H is only going to be ferlt at the top of its range....also on the front, you have two discs and they're bigger... so they'll be fine... the Tigers are renouned for eating thier back pads...so the sharpest friction pads mean less pressure is required in the hope that they'll actually last longer...who know...but for now, they're bloody awesome.. ten times more feel than before..

Nice one Del, very useful info.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Ayup Kiwi! Good to hear to hear from you mate... will we be seeing you at Fowlers next weekend then??

Very informative! I have been using EBC HH pads on my track bike for the last two riding seasons and like them a lot; I'll probably use them on my SV650 street bike when I renew those pads this year.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Good plan, can't beat sintered pads!

Informative as usual mate, thanks for the lowdown!

Glad to watch your video , good info . Thanks

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

evilmuscle Thank mate, glad you liked it. !

I find that copper grease on the pins helps with the service life of my brakes. Especially in winter. Always clean the road crud off the pistons before pushing them back in to the calliper.you risk ruining the seals

Great info Del, cheers

Just put these on my cruiser looking forward to giving them a go

Great work and great vid,,, !!! Good info...... Ride Safe,,,,

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Cheers fellah, they make these for Harleys too and with the often tardy brakes on Harleys, you'll be amazed at how these pads will transform your bike!

Hi del just be careful with the HH you don't lock up the back wheel. I have been a courier 15 years the HH can catch you out a courier in Dublin where most of the public over 55 years got their licence in a lucky bag love your stuff

Yet another one of lifes' little mysteries solved! Getting more edumacated all the time :) Really tho, didn't know any of this beforehand. Cheers guys!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blue, simple nerdy stuff, but nonetheless, interesting!

Very helpful, both of you. Thanks. When you push the pads in should you remove/loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap keeping an eye on the fluid level as you do so, allowing air to air to escape making pushing the pads back into the callipers ever so slightly easier also using a wad of cloths around just in case pushing the pistons back in raises the level so it overflows? Just noticed you don't wear gloves preferring the aux naturel approach when working on your bikes?

Awesome video dude thanks for the education. I really nearly had a question for ya but you covered the disc wear at the end. Cheers dude

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry...(coolest nickname every BTW), its the most asked question on sintered pads, "dont they wear the discs quicker"....yes they do...if you hoon them like a race rider....but you'll notice a huge improvement in powe and bite...so you just brake lighter day to day anf the wear is then the same....with the one difference that if you need sudden stoppage...they'll stand you on yer nose..lol

@TheTurbotez

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. I've jus bought my first big bike and currently doing a million tests to get my licence so your teaching me all the things I'll be needing for future decisions and for that I thank you and of course Penny 👍

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Terry 'Turbotez' Grainger Nice one Tez... and bloody good luck on the test... your first task today is to join us on the forum... here's a link;- bikers.boards.net/ intorduce yourself on the saction named "introduce yourself" (we like to keep it simple..!) and get posting.. you'll be assured of a warm welcome and make lots of new mates.... see you there mate... Del.

@TheTurbotez

9 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Got some building of ikea flat pack fun and then I'll be there

Nice info mate ,cheers!

Great video Del!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Cheers Josh..

Just a note while you have the "pad pins" out, make sure they are round and not worn with a shiny groove on one side or the pads will tip in following that groove when braking and wear on an angle.

Another good video Del, and I now know what the ratings mean..I did think HH where for race type brakes...everyday is a school day!!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, it's a little bit of nerdy knowledge, but being OCD I like to understand things fully rather than just trusting reputation... a race pad is H rated, but has other qualities, such as greater heat disipation and shamphered leading edges, but are rubbihs in cold weather

another great video del see you next sunday cant wait whats next for the garage

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, bloody love that cap, very fetching lol! Picked me new wheels up for the Scrambler today, so if I can find the time after work this week, I'll be bolting them in... can't wait... then if it warms up enough, it's time for some paint on Penny's bike! Se you Sunday mate, really looking forward to meeting you mate!

@Cueballproductions1149

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 sounds like a busy week for you see you next week

as well as the hardware advise he also gives top intelligent, safe and economical advice on riding , look and think ahead avoiding hard, unnecessary and potentially dangerous braking

Great Trevor good to meet you! On the page I’m under the alias T FZ Rida. Feel free to post any videos you want on my group page as well. A lot of my members will be glad to hear from a knowledgeable mechanic. Tosh is my real name. Cheers 🍻

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tosh, ill keep an eye on it and keep in touch.. thanks again for your support sir.. all the best.. Del.

Really good video, you are a Natural infront of the camera...:) you shuld be on TV!!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you most kindly Sir, that is much appreciated... it's good fun hobby and if it can help a few fellow bikers at the same time, then it's a win all round!

Do you recommend always deglazing the discs when changing pads to sintered ebc from organic oem crap on front? Also what about greasing the pins slightly?

Sintered pads great road pad.Excellant braking & long life.Ride safe.

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

Too right Denis, gonna upgrade to Sintered on the Harley once i chomp through the current ones...which wont be long..lol

Thanks, now sintered and HH makes sense!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Ain't hard is it lol!

thanks for great vids I live out in sticks so no help very near

awesome deploy bravo nice video.

Top job, i love this channel

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan, that's very kind of you mate, we appreciate the support!

I can never thumbs up your videos. SO.... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 To make up for all the videos I could not thumps up. Great work. Keep up the good videos.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, Thanks Jose....i can still see them if you click the thumbs up icon...i just hid the count because the poison trolls like to amuse thier tiny brains by posting dislikes....bless them.!

Also what else do you recommend using the copper anti sieze on as far as front brake swap goes? I’m going to just use brake clean and a scouring pad to clean the discs and just want to be sure if that will do the trick? I have about 12-14,000 miles on my existing pads that I’m upgrading to double h ebc. I don’t need to bleed the system since it’s crystal clear and I have never had an issue. I did have fluid flushed at around 10k but, didn’t need pads at the time. Would you use the copper anti sieze loctite on any of the front brake bolts as well?

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy, just so I can work through your many questions and not forget any... firstly, de-glazing the disc, it doesn't really make much difference, I wouldn't use an abrasive paper, as not only is there no point, but you can but score marks in the disc, which it doesn't need to have... but you could certainly use a Scotchpad and hot soapy water and work it all round the disc to give it a good deep clean and get any road grime off and out of the grooves.... so cleaning, rather than scuffing. With the brake pins, I choose not to grease mine, most will recommend some of the appropriate compound on the pins, but I've always taken the view that this, being soft, can attract grit and brake dust, causing them to get gummed up, ok they won't rust, but if they're gummed up, then the pads can't move freely across them, so I just take them out altogether, stick them in an electric drill to 'spin' them, then using a Scotchpad, polish the up to a shiny finish... you can replace them with new stainless ones quite cheaply if you want to. With regard to the brake bolts, which hold the caliper to the leg, it depends what bolts you're using... if you're using regular steel bolts, then I use some anti-seize compound, either the graphite or the copper version is fine, and this will stop the bolts rusting in place... but if you're using stainless bolts to hold your calipers in, then I use some threadlock to hold them in, as obviously stainless bolts won't corrode, so you don't need the anti-seize, and threadlock will keep them in place... finally, once youv'e got them all assembled, if you've found your brakes tend to 'squeal', you can add a little smear of anti-seize compound to the BACK of the brake pads at that will absorb the vibration that leads to squealing, but not too much, you must make sure it doesn't ooze out and get on to the disc... hope that helps you my friend, good luck with it, let us know how you get on !

Thanks for a great video...as always 👍Hava a question though, on my bandit 2007 I have two plates, according to the manual "insulator" and "retainer(aka anti-chatter shim)". Does it make sense to use the copper grease you mention in the video or these smart plates do the thing?

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

If you have shims on the back of your pads, then they should do just fine in stopping the brakes squeal.. but if not, then add a little paste and it will stop.!

EBC only in the Dyson garage. Great vid as ever buddy :)

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike aye...!!!

Another great vid, thanks. I've just put Hel braided lines on the front, they are a bit better braking wise, but not a lot. Do you think sintered pads are the next upgrade? Do they last as long as a cheaper pad? One more thing, do aftermarket adjustable levers make any difference, or are they an aesthetic/comfort ting only?. Keep up the good work mate, fantastic vids

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

James Bond Hi James, the adjustable levers are purely a comfort thing, unless you have tiny hands, like Penny, then they are essential! Upgrading to braided hoses once used to have an astonishing effect on improving the brakes, but these days the rubber hoses are far better quality and don't swell as much, so the improvement is less marked... Sintered pads are the next upgrade and they will make a big improvement, but be aware that they are quite aggressive on the discs and will eat them quicker... if you don't mind about that, then get them all round and you'll see a big difference... hope that helps mate !

Excellent as always, and you even addressed my question (do sintered pads wear the disks quicker) before I had a chance to ask! One word of caution, when you press those pots back into the caliper watch you haven't filled the reservoir in the meantime (with the pads low) or you are gonna get brake fluid gushing out - would you normally take the reservoir cap off to assist in pushing the pots back into the caliper?

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

If you know your bike, and do your own maintenece, then you will know if you've topped up your fluid...i have not, anf the fluid level was right at the bottom of the reservior, so i knew it would just push the fluid back up to the top level...and as it was replaced last year its fine to last for another 12 months.... and no, you dont need to remove the cap as they all have a vent hole to level the air pressure inside..

Del firstly thanks for always replying, bought a set for the cbr, couple of questions would you copper slip inbetween the heat shim and pads? And also there is a plastic shim which I assume is to aid with no rattling?, and is the pan pin a no no?? Cheers

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, just a thin smear of copper slip between the pad and the shim is fine, but I mean a very small amount... and what do you mean by 'pan pin'... do you mean grease the pad pin?? If so, then NO, they must be bone dry and clean... hope that helps mate, good luck!

just put in some SBS ones few months ago the front and rear are both really good.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a pad up-grade eh mate!

Nice video,you can use the old pad to move the caliper piston back together .

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

You can indeed, and its handy to get round the slider bracket as it fits inside it..

Hello Del, Congrats again, you guys, for the video, I'm going throught them all one by one, because they're just so good! It's better than any Netflix show, I swear! Tech question: replacing break pads on a '08 Sportster R, would you recommend going for EBC HH or semi-sint - for city riding mostly? Thankns in advance, and again, excellent, excellent videos, brother!

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Giacomo, I've used EBC HH copper sintered pads many times on busy commuter bikes and they are wonderful, they have more 'bite' and friction resistance against the disc, so give a little more feedback and generally feel more efficient... naturally, more bite and friction resistance means that copper sintered pads are known to wear discs quicker, but if you're ok with this, then these pads would be an up-grade to your braking efficiency and you should well notice the difference!

Come on! Gimmie a brake!! ... Get it? LOL! .... A little Delboy humor for you. ;-)

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Ayup Jeff... the wheels for the Scrambler have arrived....s'gonna look brutal !

Great Videos and tips! Do you use the copper grease on both pads or only the one furthest from the pistons?

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

If you're going to use it at all, then a thin smear on the back of each pad, but if you want to, you can install them dry and see if they squeal first... if the brake doesn't squeal, just leave them dry , if it does pop a little on both - and obviously the BACKS only...

I'd also use a small amount of locktite on the caliper mounting bolts

I chose EBC double H sintered pads for an FZ6 Yamaha that was ready for new pads. There was a dramatic performance over the stock pads. Make sure you buy EBC or rebutable brands. I tried a knock off cheap ebay brand that was "HH Sintered" and they were awful....worse than stock. When I sold the bike the gentleman contacted me to tell me how impressed he was with the brakes.

Funny coincidence I bough these pads last month, I have a quick question, when I lightly cover the breaks and apply a little pressure they kind of make a funny noise ( like a sssssss noise) that stock brakes didn't, its not really a sequel (so I don't think they are vibrating although I didn't use any copper grease when they were installed...) but when I apply more pressure the sound goes away. Also if I apply alot of pressure and then just cover them again there in no noise, so I think it maybe temperature related? any thoughts? have I done anything wrong? Ride safe!

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Blimey Josh, top marks mate, you've clearly got them set up perfectly! That noice which you describe kind of a 'skissssh' sound is sononymous with high performance brakes and it is purely the temperature leveling out as you apply them... quite normal, and quite correct... there's usually no need for copper grease on copper backed pads, as they don't vibrate like organic ones, Take Care mate, and safe braking! Del

@MotorcycleJosh1

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 Ok thats great to hear, ride safe man

I like that "Butter On a Biscuit" thxs 4 the video copper is softer thas the disk metal, souds good 4 me... "Think AHead" another lesson again! LOL (NRN)

Thank you for all your videos. I like it how you show us to do these maintenance things and also tell us the whole reason behind it and how it works. Question. I did a complete overhaul of the front brake with new seals, rotor, fluid and these pads. I don't have any binding anymore since the wheel spins multiple rounds with ease, but it does make this scraping noise. Will this go away once I put some miles on the new pads and rotor?

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, the scraping noise you describe, sometimes described as a 'rushing' or 'hissing' sound, is endemic of the copper pads... they have tiny copper flakes in the pad material, so by that nature, you're hearing a metal to metal interface (albeit a very soft metal against a very hard metal... so that the correct part wears)... it will reduce as time goes on, but there will always be that characteristic 'skish' sound as you brake... if it really bothers you, you could switch to the organic pads, which won't do it!

@sebassiehihi

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 Thank you for the fast reply! The sound is also there when there is no brake applied. The wheel however is spinning very well so it doesn't really bind. Is that normal as well?

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

sebassiehihi Yes, very normal Sir, the pads only run about 2500thou off the disc surface, they are not precision spaced but merely float losely on pins, so there will inevitably be a small area of contact where the pad touches at some point, but as long as that touch is not under pressure, it will not lead to waer or over-heating!

So, my OEM Honda pads are like $37. There's few options for me, but should I go aftermarket? There's like 2 out of 9 that cost more than the OEM. Some are the same price and others a cheaper.

Great info !! Thanks !

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@russpeaknuckel9525

3 ай бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks for all the great videos ! USA

Just changed my pads on the rear of my 2015 triumph, the new pads were EBC, now my concern is my old pads have a honeycomb chrome plate on the rear that hooks over the edge of the pad, now these don't fit on the new pads as the new pad backs are slightly larger, I have fitted the pads without these plates but do you think I should cut off the tabs and fit them anyway, are they just a anti shim plates ? Your advice would be appreciated 👍 cheers great vids 👍

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

They are anti-squeal plates, all you need to do is smear some copperslip on the back of the new pads, and they will be fine!

Just a quick one, how long does it take to bed new pads in, have changed front and back and just wondering if there is a set bedding in period, e.g., miles 100/200 ? Many thanks, great vids 👍

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

All depends on how badly the discs are worn, if they are quite grooved, then it will take quite a while for that fresh flat pads to bed in to the grooves... but if the discs are mirror flat, like when they are brand new, they will work right away... just be conscious that they will be a little weaker for a while and leave a little more braking space... there's no set mileage to it buddy.

you sir... i like you. Very informative

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

+KyoshiNin Thank you most kindly sir, appreciate you watching... Del.

Great video Del,when new pads are fitted,how much friction is thereon the disks and how long for bedding the pads in thanks.

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

+zzzpip Hi buddy....the friction on the disc is irrelavant, they are made to take it so dont worry, and the pads will work right from the box on a newish bike with healthy smooth discs....if its an older bike and the discs are heavily grooved, then it could be about 50 miles of town riding or so before you get full grip....but these Sintered pads will still work fine even when just fitted.... Hope that helps.. Del.

@zzzpip

8 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the time to reply cheers

Thanks your tips

what grease if any would you recommend when putting ur wheels back on the spindle?got the bike back from paint and going to be building her tomorrow hopefully

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Jayson, just some regular ordinary LM grease is fine for your axle... nothing special, and not too much either, just a light smear along it's length... hope that helps, good luck with the re-build!

FTI.... Use the old brake pad to push in the caliper piston... goes in evenly and won't damage the piston... Cheers !!!

Hey Del! Please enlighten us about the bedding in process after the change. I also need to change the rear set but have no clue how to introduce the new pad to the used disc. Thanks! :) Top

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

If you're going with copper sintered mate, then, unbelievably, there's practically no bedding in period, they will work better than your old ones within half a dozen stabs, but normally, on regular pads, just take it easy and don't rely on them too much for the first few days, avoid gentle prolonged use which builds up heat, but instead, use short and slightly more 'aggressive' stabs of the pedal to scuff them in whilst not letting them get too hot! Hope that helps, Del

@TopMaphis

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 Great! Thanks alot for the fast answer, helped me alot. I def go for the HH ones! Cheers, Top

I'm going to need some new rear pads soon, I find myself only really using the rear unless I'm flying about. Del, I'm sure you've said it before but how do I know if a torque wrench is calibrated correctly? Also would you happen to have any of your hoodies left?

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Hi mate....you can only trust on a good quality torque wrench to be ok if you've looked after it and not left it wound up, or stressed it beyond iyts maximum....other then that i dont think its viable to have them tested even if you could find someone to do it....i just trust in mine and make sure i look after it... We have two hoodies left, medium and small (40" and 38")..plus a few T-shirts in varius sizes and designs... let me know what you need mate..

@GentlemanBikerVlog

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Del, what would you say is a good quality wrench? Without being daft money? I wanted a big hoody to put over my jacket so I think a medium would be far too small :( I'll wait for you to do another run if you do :)

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

The Gentleman Biker I have a Sykes Pickavant wrench mate, serves me just fine.. and go for 3/8 drive, it only needs to go up to about 50ft lb to cover most bolts on a bike..! We'll be doing another hoodie run in a few months, so check the videos and well let you know when they're ready..

@GentlemanBikerVlog

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Del I'll have a look for one :>

@dazcapri7004

9 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 Hi Del First thing thanks for the Videos really enjoy watching them and I don't even own a bike.Just thought I'd pop this link up for torque wrench calibration,someone asked on the accuracy of them on one of your videos thought it might be of interest.One last thing Mate next time your tool shopping buy some Pry Bars makes me wince when I see you levering with a screwdriver,honestly you'll wonder how you managed without them.Link here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Torque-Wrench-Calibration-NORBAR-BRITOOL-/321697230594?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae6a62f02