arogal
Well-known member
I got my EBC HH front pads for my 2009 ZX6R this morning and and going to attempt to put them in tonight. My front pads are completely toast and I am not going to ride until the new ones are put in. I watched a couple youtube vids, and there is one online for my exact bike model.....seems very straight forward!
My question is, my front brake reservoir is completely full of fluid (over max line), with just a little bubble in it. I am assuming it has been topped up with worn pads. After I take the old pads out and push the pistons in, is this going to be an issue? I am no mechanic, but since the reservoir is full already, with warn pads, will the pistons not be able to push in further/can I cause any problems to the lines etc? Should I take the cap off the reservoir and drain some brake fluid out with a syringe? Iv'e never done this and don't want to get air in the lines as I've never had to bleed lines before. I am a noob when it comes to servicing, and every time I try to do something I always run into silly complications. I'd like to educate myself and save some $$ at the same time and start doing basic servicing to my bike myself.
Thanks!!
My question is, my front brake reservoir is completely full of fluid (over max line), with just a little bubble in it. I am assuming it has been topped up with worn pads. After I take the old pads out and push the pistons in, is this going to be an issue? I am no mechanic, but since the reservoir is full already, with warn pads, will the pistons not be able to push in further/can I cause any problems to the lines etc? Should I take the cap off the reservoir and drain some brake fluid out with a syringe? Iv'e never done this and don't want to get air in the lines as I've never had to bleed lines before. I am a noob when it comes to servicing, and every time I try to do something I always run into silly complications. I'd like to educate myself and save some $$ at the same time and start doing basic servicing to my bike myself.
Thanks!!