Galfer 270 kit

eric513anderson
Okay guys I'm either having a major brain fart or I revived the wrong kit. I can't figure out how to get my caliper onto the bracket for the Galfer 270mm wave rotor kit for my 2011 YZ250. I'm a pretty good mechanic and haven't really had any trouble workin on bikes or quads before but this has me stumped. Here's what I'm working with.










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TheoreticalMotocrosser 12/27/2016 8:26am
12/27/2016 8:26am Edited Date/Time 12/27/2016 8:30am
Lol first take the new bracket off the fork

then take the old bracket off the caliper

then put the new bracket onto the caliper

then put the assembled caliper/bracket onto the fork

Silly

The new bracket (black) replaces the stock one that is already on the caliper.
eric513anderson 12/27/2016 8:33am
12/27/2016 8:33am
TheoreticalMotocrosser wrote:
Lol first take the new bracket off the fork then take the old bracket off the caliper then put the new bracket onto the caliper then...
Lol first take the new bracket off the fork

then take the old bracket off the caliper

then put the new bracket onto the caliper

then put the assembled caliper/bracket onto the fork

Silly

The new bracket (black) replaces the stock one that is already on the caliper.
Oh Lord lol. Guess I was having a major brain fart haha. Thanks I'll try that!
eric513anderson 12/27/2016 10:00am
12/27/2016 10:00am


Yeah this looks better! Except I have something rubbing on the disc...

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eric513anderson 12/27/2016 11:09am
12/27/2016 11:09am
They seem to be seated all the way down. But as you can see on the rotor something is rubbing
TheoreticalMotocrosser 12/27/2016 11:15am
12/27/2016 11:15am
Yea I can see the marking, doesnt seem to match up with anything other than where the brake pads are. Any dirt/debris in the pads themselves?
smoothies862 12/27/2016 12:08pm
12/27/2016 12:08pm
hey that looks like it will stop better nowSilly I had a moment like that the other day.. couldn't find a way to thread something to this regulator I was replacing. after 5 minutes of brain fade,some old man walked up and said."its already threaded on the inside" lol. bad part is I have done those before.few and far between but stillDizzy

are those new pads too? I believe in your instructions(another mans opinion) it will say how to break in/seat your new rotor and pads if so. I did both at the same time and it had a slight rub noise until I broke them in . youll love that front brake. made a big difference on my bike.
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jhansen510 12/27/2016 12:25pm
12/27/2016 12:25pm
Great rotor. I have the same one! I also made the same mistake that you were making at first. I think you are good now just make sure and follow the instructions when breaking it in. Make sure you use new pads and make sure you clean the rotor ahead of time with brake cleaner.
eric513anderson 12/27/2016 2:52pm
12/27/2016 2:52pm
I reused the stock pads. They still have a lot of life left but I can always replace them. There cheap enough. Which pass would you guys recommend? I've always used ebc on my Banshee and have had good luck with them
harescrambled 12/27/2016 6:12pm
12/27/2016 6:12pm
eric513anderson wrote:
I reused the stock pads. They still have a lot of life left but I can always replace them. There cheap enough. Which pass would you...
I reused the stock pads. They still have a lot of life left but I can always replace them. There cheap enough. Which pass would you guys recommend? I've always used ebc on my Banshee and have had good luck with them
Reusing the stock (used) pads is most likely why you have that weird rub pattern. Those pads are worn to a dished profile from the previous rotor. Put some new pads on pronto, before your new rotor looks like the old one. Also, don't even bother with the pads in the Galfer kit...they're organic and they'll wear out super quick...then you'll have a nasty surprise when you can't stop. I use sintered metal pads exclusively...good wear life, and stop you in any conditions. One thing though, they will wear your rotor more quickly than organic pads. I prefer EBC or Braking...both have served me well through 3 years of GNCC competition
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jhansen510 12/27/2016 6:45pm
12/27/2016 6:45pm
Yea brake pads are a must when putting on a new rotor!
eric513anderson 12/28/2016 3:23am
12/28/2016 3:23am
Thanks for the help/advise guys. A new set of pads are on order!

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