| Author | Message | ||
     Dannybuell |
Last Saturday I changed to Michelin pilot 2cts. I took the front pads out to inspect and noticed the front pads were getting thin. I took all four pads out at once when I inspected them . Today I got my Ferodo pads & put them two at a time. Changing pads out two at a time was SO much easier. The Ferodo pads on my CR grab from the first instant. You don't have to squeeze too much and they are there! I have used Ferodo pads on my S1 for years and years. IDK about you racers but they are WAY better than the stock nissin pads and require no time to heat up and work. I reused the stainless backing plates from the originals. What do they do anyway? | ||
| Nillaice |
glad you like the inital bite. some prefer a more progressive feel. let us know how they stand up to heat and abuse i always thought they reduced the heat transfer from the pads to the pistons/caliper/fluid whaddya mean '2 at a time' front/rear pairs or left/right? | ||
| Dannybuell |
There are 2 bolts on the front caliper each bolt holds 2 pads. I replaced 1 pair/bolt at a time. rather than take both bolts and all 4 pads out at once. I didn't know if the stainless was for heat transfer or some sort of smooth surface for the pistons to ride on. | ||
| Blake |
If I recall correctly, the intermediate plate between pad and pistons is to help prevent brake squeal. They might also help reduce heat transfer into the caliper. | ||
| Jdugger |
The other trick that makes life easy when changing pads: - With the wheel removed, hang the caliper on the fork mount (just a few threads is enough) and break the pin hanger bolts loose. - Pull caliper, replace pads as normal, get pin hangers finger tight - Put bike back together, tighten pin hangers to spec with caliper mounted. |
