Rear Brake Pads

[RTJohn]

I recently replaced the final drive oil on my RT. During reinstallation of the speed sensor I accidently cut the o-ring. I found this out when I came back from my test ride. Oil was dripping from the rear wheel assembly. The rear pads were covered in oil. I cleaned everything up and installed a new o-ring (after carefully measuring 180 mls of oil). The rear brakes aren't grabbing very well now. I'm wondering if the rear pads can be de-oiled better than what I probably did and what should I use?

[dirtrider]

Afternoon John

 

You should probably remove the pads then clean the them with brake clean. Then dry them out & re-clean with brake clean again.

 

Then lightly scuff the pads up with a non sand based sand paper.

 

Also thoroughly clean the rear brake rotor with brake clean including all the rotor holes.

 

Sometimes you can save oil soaked brake pads & other times the oil is embedded so deeply that it will wick out of the pad material every time the pads heats up. (about all you can do is try)

 

[cris nitro]

Agree with dr, once they get oil on them, it absorbs into the pad material and rarely comes out.

If I were you, I would try to clean them, but if they don't grab like clean pads, just replace them.

[David R]

Chuck em , Clean Everything,

 

Start over with new pads.

 

I have left pads or shoes in Speedi Dry over night to draw the oil out.

Its easier to just get a new set.

Some things are not worth screwing with.

 

Enjoy your bike

[RTJohn]

Thanks DR, I was thinking I may be able to clean them. Then again, I decided it's easier to buy a new set of brake pads from beemerboneyard. They're on their way.

[RTJohn]

Thanks David. I agree, I have a new set of brake pads on their way.

[RTJohn]

You were right DR. I replaced the pads, deoiled everything. Seems to be working much better now. Thanks.

[David R]

Ride the bike, Enjoy!

 

Repeat.

 

David