How do you change brake pads for a 2002 Yamaha R6 motorcycle?

Question

Is there an online manual for motorcycle repairs?

Answer 1

--Look at the top of the caliper. There is a pin that goes through the caliper and through the brake pads.
--There is a re-useable cotter pin (clip) that goes through that pin to prevent it from coming out (it's between the outer pad and caliper).
--Remove that pin and the pads come right out the top of the caliper.
--Before removing the pads, use a screwdriver to spread the pads apart (this will push the pistons back into the calipers to make room for the new pads).
--You might have to remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder, to push the pistons into the caliper.
--If you do any work with the master cylinder cover off, cover all painted parts of your bike (brake fluid dissolves paint).
--When you get the pads in, pump the brake lever/pedal to push the pistons out and seat the pads. Top off master cylinder.
--Be careful when you first ride the bike with new pads. They won't work until they're broken in. When you get moving, lightly apply and drag the brakes to score up the pads. You'll know when the pads are properly seated if they are strong enough to lock up either wheel. Careful.
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Answer 2

An R6 isn't an excellent motorbike for a newbie. length isn't the placement, 600cc is an excellent length. the placement is that 'authentic' sportbikes like the R6 are deadly intense unmarried-purpose machines. they're twitchy like racehorses and not in any respect forgiving in any respect. they are not uncomplicated to journey, they're some thing you grow to be. to boot in case you drop it (and also you very probable will) you pays as a lot as $2000 for replace plastic ('tupperware' we call it). Yamaha makes a more beneficial wide-spread-purpose motorbike with a similar engine yet with a broader powerband, more beneficial efficient ergonomics, etc., so it may well be more straightforward to study on. that is the FZ6. that would nicely be a a lot more straightforward motorbike to study on and likely more beneficial exciting. It expenditures a lot less too. A Honda 599 (aka 'Hornet') is likewise a very solid motorbike. Or the Suzuki SV650.

Answer 3

Take it to your nearest bike dealer,if you don't know what your doing you should not be touching the braking system of a 160mph motorcycle.
Good Luck.

Answer 4

you just do it.

first get the wheel off the bike.

unbolt the caliper.

and then replace em.

its that simple.

its more simple at a shop, like that other dude said, cuz they have the means to lift the bike and get the wheels off really quickly and easily - not because its hard to do.

the best thing to do is make friends with the techs at your local bike shop.

see if you can get one of em to do it for you, after hours, for beer.

=)

Answer 5

Take it to a bike shop. You don't want to get those misadjusted.