How to Replace the Brake Pads on a Kawasaki KLR 650 | Partzilla.com

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Learn how to do a front and rear brake job on a Kawasaki KLR 650 dual sport motorcycle. Learn how to inspect the wear on your brake pads when they are removed, and then learn how to replace the pads with Kawasaki OEM brake pads.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Rear brake pad removal - 1:05
Rear brake pad installation - 2:45
Front brake pad removal - 4:45
Front brake pad installation - 6:40
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In the video we’re working with a 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650, but you will have similar steps for your Kawasaki dirt bike. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your machine, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.
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[@dicungDon]

Thank you so much, sir. I'm a new KLR 650 rider and these repair videos help tremendously.

[@takingu2skoo]

Awesome clear video others didnt say to compress the brake pads back

[@kerrywood8979]

Good information but please include torque settings, talk about using proper lubrication on pins and anti seize compound on the pin threads. Can't tell you have many calipers I've seen ruined because they were so tight you ended up destroying pins trying to get them to release. Been a bike mechanic for 50 years and this is vital information for people doing it for the first time and being able to do it a second time.

[@alexanderdlamini7585]

I wish all videos on how to starts like this one very informative introducing the tools always a good idea

[@Skiela1229]

Great Video. Thank you. Are we just gonna ignore the Brown Widow Egg Sac on the front tire?😬

[@PartzillaParts]

Yep. If you ignore it, it's not REALLY there. They smell fear. Like bees.

[@cliffspicer6555]

This was great. I am guessing the two screws that go through the brake pads are to hold it in place, but also act as a guide when you pump the brakes. Would you want to put some waterproof grease on the non-threaded portion of the bolt?

[@techydog7854]

Technically you could but why bother when the pads are cheap and easy to replace.

[@cyclelogic7079]

Exelent tutorials.. well done sir!

[@leisureisleboatclub3156]

Thanks for clear, easy to follow video. Don't you think it would be a good idea to add some medium thread lock to all four bolts when reassembling?

[@69adrummer]

Would y'all recommend blue thread locker on any of the bolts/pins upon reinstall?!?!
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!

[@iaespinosah76]

simple and direct

[@clivegreenall309]

Hi John,
Thanks for sharing this tutorial.
I'm about to check the brakes on my KLR650, so the timing's perfect.
Do you ever chamfer the leading edges of your new pads to stop them from squealing?
Regards from S Africa
Clive

[@PartzillaParts]

You can sand them a little to eliminate the glaze effect.

[@jacobwalters9660]

what do you do if the allen screw is on very tight and starts to get stripped out by the bit?

[@cliffspicer6555]

Just curious why you don't worry about proper torque settings for the bolts and screws ?

[@itisonlyaplant]

Add locktite to those bolts. I wouldn't wish my mistake towards any rider.

[@ctspitler]

So, what does a person do if there’s not enough clearance to reinstall the caliper on the rotor? It seems my metal bracket is not allowing enough of a gap.

[@p170llv]

great video. very informative.

[@TiberiusStorm]

I accidentally spilled a bunch of oil on my rear brake pads when I was doing an exhaust mod. Can I use brake clean to clean the brake pads and rotor? Or do I need to replace the pads?

[@PartzillaParts]

You can use brake cleaner to kit the pads and rotor. Once they are oil free, you should be good.

[@circlingoverland4364]

I'm almost a year late on this, but pads are cheap, just change them.

[@hascg1]

excelente gracias desde sur america

[@TheJfizzle11]

Thankyou!

[@bobmurray3229]

In an instructional video, you must always provide the torque values for the fasteners. Especially brake components. You guys know better that this

[@BigChillingGoingDown]

What I wouldn't give to have John as my neighbor

[@sooon_mitch2835]

What tires are those on the bike? I want them!

[@PartzillaParts]

Dunlop K750. They come stock on the KLR650.

[@sooon_mitch2835]

Thank you. I bought mine used and it came with Sinko 705 tires. What would you suggest, out of your stock, for heavy road use but for occasional trail use. I do ride all winter, ice or snow (On road), and would love some tires that fit in this area. What do you suggest?

[@PartzillaParts]

Check out the Continental TKC70. Great tire for that bike. Unfortunately, we don't have them up on the new site yet.

[@rwilletts1968]

Good tutorial, except for the fact that those two 5-inch Allen keys are so badly seized in my brake caliper, that they will not come out. I don't know why they use Allen keys for these sort of things, they are the most useless pieces of s*** ever invented.. once they seize up, you can't apply any force on them, they just strip then you're pretty much screwed, why can't they use normal FKN hex head bolts!!!!! Now I have to buy a whole new caliper because of 2 fucking Allen key bolts.....