Video- Warped Brake disc easy change

[Rod York]

I videod myself changing a warped disc recently- If your bike has a disc brake and you have a warped rotar(disc)- this may or may not help- hope you like it

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[Gin]

"We're going to pretend this is a Screwdriver.. No Sod it! *Disapears*"

Hehe Favorite bit!

Good video.. I love to be able to see these, makes it easier to copy when i need to do the same

Thanks for this!

[Pete]

Nice one Rod

Do you work for Wemoto?!

[Guest]

I find loosening the disc bolts slightly while the wheel is on the bike easier.. and you can check warping by spinning the wheel and marking the tyre with chalk where it rests (the caliper will stop the wheel), or lying the disc on something flat, a marble chopping board or against a window, if it rocks, the disc is warped, if not it is fine..

[Rod York]

Nice one Rod

Do you work for Wemoto?!

 

No, but they seem nice guys who do offer a good service, so I mentioned them!

[Rod York]

I find loosening the disc bolts slightly while the wheel is on the bike easier.. and you can check warping by spinning the wheel and marking the tyre with chalk where it rests (the caliper will stop the wheel), or lying the disc on something flat, a marble chopping board or against a window, if it rocks, the disc is warped, if not it is fine..

 

what good ideas- thanks for these!

[Decor58]

I think mine may be a little warped...how much damage can this do and how urgent is it to replace?

Cheers

[Guest]

if its badly warped then you will notice a judder in the forks, glance down when riding..and it will get worse, the easiest tell-tale is to look at the disc any discolouring (rainbow effect) or heavy rusting is a sign that the disc has overheated.. (surface rust in the pad area is normal, and will go with a short ride, and use of the brakes..)

obviously a warped disc will have a detrimental effect on braking..

suzuki's (GSF esp) are known for the pistons inside the calipers sticking if not looked after, this causes the overheating, and makes the bike hard to push, so keep an eye on the calipers, and you should be ok with the discs.

Discs also need changing if past the usable life, (min thickness is stamped on the disc)

[Guest]

another tip, if working on the rear disc, remove the sprocket drive (pulls out) that way your resting on the wheel and rim, not the sprocket..

if working on the front be careful not to put excessive weight onto the opposite disc, if you have a box, sit the wheel over the box, so the weight is taken by the rim/tyre,.. otheriwse you will distort the other disc..

new discs = new pads

[Colin the Bear]

Or resting on an old tyre works well.

[Guest]

Or resting on an old tyre works well.

 

I don't have a spare tyre, Colin.. but good thinking.. might have to get hold of one..

[Rod York]

I love these little tips- which make a job work better¬

[Bogof]

Or resting on an old tyre works well.

 

I don't have a spare tyre, Colin.. but good thinking.. might have to get hold of one..

 

Maybe Colin has a spare spare tyre?

[Guest]

Or resting on an old tyre works well.

 

I don't have a spare tyre, Colin.. but good thinking.. might have to get hold of one..

 

Maybe Colin has a spare spare tyre?

yes, but maybe I don't want Colin and his spare tyre in my shed....................