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Hi,
Bike = Kawasaki kx450f 2017
My left rear breakpad is not straight as it should be, i already replaced them with new ones and put them in straight, but after riding the left one was turned again. How can i fix this? Is the caliper not aligned right or something?
Bike = Kawasaki kx450f 2017
My left rear breakpad is not straight as it should be, i already replaced them with new ones and put them in straight, but after riding the left one was turned again. How can i fix this? Is the caliper not aligned right or something?
The Shop
Surprised to see it on such a new bike.
Similar happened on my 2008 RM250 which I had like 250 hours on. But my pads went out of square from the caliper wearing away. So for it to bend seems odd.
Either way your only real fix is to get a replacement
I wish Kawasaki would put insulator plates like Yamaha have, it might help dissipate some of the heat. Either way I've seen this on all bikes to some extent that run Nissin calipers.
I've heard of guys bending them back in a vise but that seems a little sketchy to me. Looks like it is time to buy a new caliper.
Bent caliper for sure.
KC
Might have to do with the brake pad material or insulation.
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