I just finished replacing the front pads on my 99 sp500, and I have 2 questions. First, the set screw that adjusts the calipers, what is the correct way to set the tension? I just backed it off until I was able to freely spin the hub. Is this the correct procedure? Second, what is the sensor mounted to the front right caliper for? I was just wondering.

 

X, I wondered the same thing about the set screw when I was working on my Scrambler's front brakes. The set screw was protruding about 1/4" from the caliper from the factory. The documentation says turn in until inboard brake pad hits rotor, then back off 1/4-1/2 turn. If I do this, the set screw is totally inside the caliper, and I have very little free play in my brake handle, making it very hard to pull. I turned the set screw to about the factory setting, and loctited it. Works fine. Don't know about the sensor, my Scrambler doesn't have one.

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Mike...99 Scrambler 400, 94 Kawasaki Bayou 400(newly rebuilt), 99 Impuls 50(Matt's)



[This message has been edited by MDelby (edited 10-29-1999).]

 

Mdelby,
That wasn't the case with my set screws. Both were flush with the surface of the caliper. I turned them in until the pads grabbed, then backed it off about the same amount as you replied, 1/2 turn. But the pads seem to rub quite a bit like that, the hub doesn't free wheel at all. so I gave it another 1/2 turn, just that little bit more frees them up quite a bit. Do you think I should loctite them? I didn't notice any residue from the factory, so I assumed they didn't loctite them.

 

The sensor is a pickup for your speedo.

 

My book says tighten that screw until stationary pad is against disk then back off 1/2 turn.Also says get it up to 30 mile an hour apply brake gradual,do this about 10 times.

 

X, yeah I would loctite them. But instead of loctite, let me tell you a little secret. Go out and buy yourself a bottle of teflon pipe sealant. It does the same thing as loctite non-permanent and is cheaper.

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Mike...99 Scrambler 400, 94 Kawasaki Bayou 400(newly rebuilt), 99 Impuls 50(Matt's)

 

Thanks guys, much appreciated.