As everyone says, brake cleaner from Halfords, clean cloth and that'll be job done on the discs. I've done it before brake fliud and WD40 and it really depends on how much the it has penetrated the pad and how long it's been in contact, but without seeing them, I'd guess a good spay with cleaner and gentle rud with some wet'n'dry paper until they're clean and dry and the pads will be fine, just take it easy when testing it out.

WeeJohnyB

Brake cleaner will clean the discs. No problem.
I'm open tomorrow 9-30 till 12. If you have 2 pin calipers, I think I've got some Bendix pads in stock. You won't get them before Xmas, but early next week should be a possibility ;)

Cheers chaps

Tomorrow, trip to Halfords for some brake cleaner, Mrs CBR will be busy fussing so i should be able to get away with it.

Nelly, I have a 748r O1, without looking im not sure how many pins, will give you a call tomorrow morning, even if the brake cleaner works im going to replace them anyway.

The forum 'rocks'

Mark

If you gonna replace them anyway, send me the old one's and I'll skim em for you for spares. I'll be able to tell as soon as I take the top layer off if they completely f****d or just slightly moist......
:sing:

Mark, I'm sure you'll be on the 2 pin calipers on a '01 bike.
Take a look at the calipers and they'll be two pins holding the pads in, not one as on the early bikes.
chat tomorrow.

neil

Thats an offer I simply can't refuse!

Thank you very much indeed, please send/u2u me your address and I will take you up on this very kind offer.

Will stick postage in with them along with a slice of Mrs CBRS home made xmas cake!

best wishes

Mark

U have U2U :sing::sing:

Use Isopropyl alchohol as this does not leave any residue at all or meths.

All sorted.

My brakes have four pads per side (L+R) and they came out real easy,

Pads looked ok and I proceeded to remove the top clogged layer with a file (mrs cbr's home made christmas cake also works) leaving a clean surface on each pad. (Uneven wear on the left side so need to overhaul at some point).

A little copper slip on the back and back in.

Brake cleaner on the disks themselves followed by a light rub with low grade wet and dry.

30 minutes later - as good as new, just as well as I couldnt wait to get out in this loverly weather!

Will do the 'back' later! - thanks to all for help. Happy new year.

Mark

Use Trychlorathane it's great for removing oil residue