My KX250f seems to have a bent stock front brake disc. It seems when you rotate the front tire, it stops in the same place every time. So i am not thinking bearing. I watch the disc as it rotates and the disc must be held by the shoes to keep me from seeing anything bent on the disc. Is the disc meant to float by the way it is connected to the hub mounting flange? Maybe not letting me see the problem? Maybe need to figure out how to take the front tire off to get a look.

Jeff

 

Got the front tire off and the disc is bent. Damn, the OEM replacement isn't cheap......

 

You may check around to see if there is a non-OEM available. I found one for my XR from Moose and one on ebay.

 

IDRIDR,

Yep, there are options. Anywhere from 60.00 for a third party to 140.00 for an OEM replacement.

Do you guys prefer an OEM over a third party for stopping performance? I am sure brake pads come into play. What do you like for brake pads and rotors combos?

For me, I ride mostly trails and a little track.

Thanks.

 

Im not saying this is a Great choice buy last option is to take it to a local machine shop that has a press and have them heat it up and put in the press and let it cool while under preassure i did it with a wave rotor and it worked im still riding on it today 2004 kx250f

 

Finally getting back to my bike and its winter maintenance. I do have access to a press. Motosport has an OEM sale going on now to help with the sticker shock. 126.00

First time replacing brake pads on a MX bike. Any suggestions about pad material? Mostly riding trails but going to get a pass at the local track to get that experience. So a little more track then in the past.

Is pad material more related to how you ride, the conditions you ride in or what you ride. Like I said, first time replacing my bike pads so asking the greenhorn questions!

Thanks.

Jeff