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Rear brake pads
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:54 pm
Author: tlc
I`ve looked on Z Power site but cannot find rear pads for my Thou`.
I bought some from the States on ebay but am suffering poor brake performance and suspect the pad material as I`ve done just about everyhting else that could effect it.
Basically I can only lock the rear by stamping on the pedal and all that effort is ending up overheatin the disc.
Anyone know of a good supplier here in the UK ?
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:24 pm
Author: Pigford
TLC, I think dementia has taken hold mate.... You only do HANDBRAKE TURNS in you Jags.... not the Zed

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:27 pm
Author: tlc
Thanks for your help Piggers
Just want a supplier of pads. Maybe I can get from me local ?
Trouble is they take ages to get anything

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:28 pm
Author: Steve Cooke
If you can lock up the rear disc on a Z1000 your doing well.
I,m sure Z-Power do them
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:48 am
Author: Kev1R
I am only going from memory of the (probably ‘Bike’ magazine) review at the time but…. Strange that on the Z1R I seem to remember one of the criticisms of the brakes was the rear brake locked too readily with only slight pressure.
Other than changing fluid & bleeding the system, I have had no problems.
Maybe it’s a different unit on other models
Incidentally if anyone has a spare March 1978 Bike magazine I could buy?.... Or I would be happy with a scanned copy of the Z1r review.
Anyhow - These guys seem to have parts and I believe have been mentioned on this site as a reliable supplier.
http://shop.wemoto.com/
cheers
Kevin
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:26 pm
Author: tlc
Thanks ZIRTY.
I`ve managed to source some Vesrah locally that will be here by the end of the week.
By the way I have that mag you are looking for but don`t wish to sell. If you are a master with the scanning facilities then I would happily loan you the mag which is really nice nick and has a super shot of the bike as a centrefold.
Will lend only on pain of death though

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:02 pm
Author: Pigford
Kev, I also have the March '78 mag... yours f.o.c
I've PM'd you

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:44 pm
Author: Kev1R
Thanks for offer tlc
I could scan from here but Mr Pigford has gazumpted the loan offer !!
So I may get to own a copy....... again.
It appears I will owe Mr Pigford a pint of his favourite tipple
Just hope its not whiskey !
Kevin
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:49 pm
Author: tlc
It`s Coca Cola.....................so`s he can cheat at pool

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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:51 pm
Author: ted1r
I thought that was how the rear brake was on a Z1r off or locked
Ted
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:12 pm
Author: Kev1R
Hi Ted
Obviously I'm not the only one who has, on rare occassion, inadvertently fishtailed to a halt then !!!!
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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:18 pm
Author: ted1r
No its my party piece

Squeels like a pig then locks up
Ted