Mistress Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Hello All.My name is Kerry. I have been riding for a few years but I will admit my mechanical knowledge is very limited and I'm hoping someone could help?I need to grease my front brake pads as they are squeaking horribly at low speed, my only problem is, How to get to the wretched things?I've watched multiple videos and none are really helpful as they are all on larger bikes with different looking caliper units.Could anyone take a picture or have a manual that they could share as to what I have to un-do and what I would be looking at when I do.Any help would be gratefully received Quote
mikestrivens Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 Hello and welcome. I assume that you mean apply some copper slip to the rear of the pads, greasing the pads is probably not a good idea. Get a Haynes manual for your bike and follow the instructions. It would help if you specified where you live so someone here can provide further help. Quote
Snod Blatter Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 I think you want to undo and then fully pull out part #10 in this diagram, Mistress The pads may need some persuasion to come out (especially if there is a lip on the outer edge of the disc) but I'm sure they'll do as you say eventually.. Quote
Mistress Posted August 26, 2018 Author Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) Hi Mike, thanks for the reply.There isnt a haynes manual for the 1999 Suzuki Maurauder GZ125.They stopped at 1993 i think. Sorry yes i did mean applying some brake pad specific stuff to the backs.I live in North London, Enfield. Edited August 26, 2018 by Mistress Quote
Mistress Posted August 26, 2018 Author Posted August 26, 2018 Thanks Snod Blatter.The diagram is very helpful It certainly gives me an idea of where to start. Quote
Snod Blatter Posted August 26, 2018 Posted August 26, 2018 It's a good idea to put some copper grease on the pin when you put it back, too.Best of luck reassembling all the greasy bits without getting any on the disc! Honestly I prefer to undo the pin, then remove the caliper from the fork - it sounds longer but the ease of access makes it quicker in the end, and you don't get grease on the disc. It's also a good idea to clean the corrosion/grime from inside of the caliper because it can build up and stop the pads sliding like they should - a wire brush or a carefully used screwdriver can work well. Not that I'm telling you what to do Quote
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