Need new Brakes pads Sir...Eh what ?

[kwarrgtr]

Essex boy, which dealer ? ((sorry for thread hijack)!
I am going to see the 'rents on sat so passing Kwaka Colchester & will get my 3.8k service done there& sat nav wired in. Any feedback about the dealer? Assumingy
you used them.... FB from others also welcome obviously

[BigAlan]

Pay to get the sat nav wired in? What is the world coming to 

Alan

[kwarrgtr]

Yeah yeah I know, but I got neither the time or inclination (and I am lucky enough to be in a position
Where I can get it done by the experts whilst they work on the bike)

[Lonewolf]

It's just a case of plugging two cables on a bullet connector into two more cables with a bullet connector. I think Rusty got the dealer to do his but I dont think they charged him cause that would be taking the piss a bit.

[Essex Boy]

Yes. Colchester Kawasaki for my servicing. In the past they replaced my rear shock and adjuster free of charge under warranty and volunteered to put my pads up to Kawasaki to see if I can get a rebate. So can;t complain.

Service wise they are a big chain and therefore it's a bit 'impersonal' but I like my booked stamped in the early years. For my ZZR i now go to a small guy who gives it lots of love and attention.

EB.

[nige gtr]

Hi,I,m new here,but I have front brake issues with my 3500 mile 2012 gtr.I,m getting the warped,juddering feel,that seems quite common.My local dealer can,t attend to it until next week.I think that the original front brake set-up,is inadequate for the weight and load required of it.A full tank,2 up,full luggage,and a suitable touring speed,asks a lot of the front brakes.The wear and heat issues point to a definite flaw in the pads and discs,and I hope an improved set up will follow.I have had loads of bikes in the last few years,but the GTR is just great .I will be keeping this bike for some time.

[O.C.]

Nige. much has been said about brake 'shudder' on the GTR...personally I haven't had the problem

I'm sure you will enjoy this forum which is friendly and helpful    :[/b]

[Rusty]

Nige ... welcome ... there are a few hear who suffer with your same symptoms ... my 16 month old Gtr has been perfect in every way so there must be a faulty batch out there !
Enjoy the forum and join in as much as you can .. the more the merrier !

[cpettifer]

I tend not to do too much braking. It only slows you down.

[mecki]

I tend not to do too much braking. It only slows you down.

That's the best one I've read for a while