Brakes,how difficult?

[txiki]

Hello, I have few questions, how difficult is it to change the brakes( rear and front) in a Katana 02 Gsxf 750, and the second one, do you bring the motorcycle to the dealer or to a mechanic for regular maintenace? Thank you

[ZooTech]

Bike brakes are very easy to do, assuming you've done brake work of some kind before.

My bike only goes into the shop for transmission work (like the clutch I had replaced on my NightHawk), otherwise I'll work on whatever is necessary. I even replaced the head on my first bike, all I need is a Clymer's and a couple free afternoons.

[iwannadie]

Hello, I have few questions, how difficult is it to change the brakes( rear and front) in a Katana 02 Gsxf 750, and the second one, do you bring the motorcycle to the dealer or to a mechanic for regular maintenace? Thank you

i tried dong the rear pads on my 03 katana, i got stuck at the pins holding the pads in, wasnt able to get them to come out. going to have another shot at it tomorrow maybe. get the service manual(pm me if you need it....).

[txiki]

Thank you, I will give it a try.

[txiki]

Sorry, I forgot, what type of brake pads are recommended?.Thanks

[txiki]

About the rear pads, would you use the EBC(kevlar&HH0 or the Galfer black pads? Most of the time I'm driving around the town sometimes highway, thanks.

[iwannadie]

i went with galfer black pads, ive herd good things about ebc though. if you use EBC your not supposed to use the little metal shim on the back of the pad... not sure why, ive never used the EBC pads myself.

[txiki]

Thank you, is there any good place(web) to buy the pads?(750 katana 02)

[iwannadie]

i forget the site i got mine off it was the cheapest i found hmm... it was something like cali-sportbikes or something close to that....

[txiki]

Thank you, I just did a google search and not luck, if you remember let me know it.