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threezukes Ex Member	Suzuki brake pad recall..... 09/10/05 at 03:56:43 Today after work I got a letter from the dealer saying that my front brake pads may be on recall, so I took it to the dealer and they actually changed everything for free . WooHoo!!...sorry forgot to ask why they were recalled though, but they did say that it was for Suzuki bikes and not just Savages. Any recalls somewhere else?
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #1 - 09/10/05 at 10:20:16 Whoaa!! I'm gonna have to look into that?! Any website where this info is posted? Thanks! Perry(daSavage) St. John's, Nfld.
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Ed L. Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline "We All go a Little Crazy Sometimes" Norman Bates Posts: 2808 Sunny Florida Gender:	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #2 - 09/10/05 at 13:13:52 Interesting, I wonder how far back the recall goes. I bought my '02 used with only 2K miles on it and the front shoes were already worn down to 1/8 an inch. Seemed like excessive wear but nobody at the dealer would give me a straight answer. Doesn't really matter anyways, the old shoes have been trashed long ago. Ride Safe
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Durandal Ex Member	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #3 - 09/10/05 at 15:47:38 My '01 still had the original pads on it - until today. They lasted about 3900 miles (bike had 937 on it when I got it). Hopefully, the new ones will last a little longer.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #4 - 09/10/05 at 19:30:58 I bought mine with 1640 miles on it and the pads were getting close to needing to be replaced, so I changed 'em. The shoes on the rear seem fine though.
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Re: Suzuki brake pad recall.....
Reply #5 - 09/10/05 at 20:40:24

Ed L. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

Interesting, I wonder how far back the recall goes. I bought my '02 used with only 2K miles on it and the front shoes were already worn down to 1/8 an inch. Seemed like excessive wear but nobody at the dealer would give me a straight answer. Doesn't really matter anyways, the old shoes have been trashed long ago. Ride Safe

If anyone finds out about the year of the recall please post it . TY

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Re: Suzuki brake pad recall.....
Reply #6 - 09/11/05 at 10:53:54

The reason for the Savage pads not to last is that the caliper is so narrow, and there is no place for "meat" on the pads. There are 3 different sizes brake pads that differ only by the thickness of the brake material. The only one that fit are the one with the list material.When You compare them with some other brake pads, brand new Savage pads look like they are 1/2 worn down. The fact that there is only one small disk in front doesn't help too.

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shawn_b Ex Member	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #7 - 09/11/05 at 18:45:20 had to change mine at 6800 ??? shawn
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Reply #8 - 09/12/05 at 03:52:26

I've been doing Google searches for a few hours learning what I could about brakes. This is what I learned: If you have a bike with dual discs & 6-8 pistons, you can buy the BEST brake pads for it. (HH rated) If you have ONE disc & ONE piston, your only available choices are the lower rated pads. Makes NO sense to me, at least from a non-marketing perspective. I did find one amazing revelation: Galfer actually makes a braided stainless steel brake liner for OUR bike! Not a generic "one-size fits some" or adapter kit outfit. I posted a brake pad rating thing on the tech section for your info. You all have a great week.

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threezukes Ex Member	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #9 - 09/12/05 at 04:26:57 I guess maybe the recall is only for here in Japan.
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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #10 - 09/12/05 at 09:10:51 My Mate in the next but one village does custom braided stainless brake lines to fit whatever you want. Clive W
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Re: Suzuki brake pad recall.....
Reply #11 - 09/12/05 at 14:28:00

babbalou wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

I've been doing Google searches for a few hours learning what I could about brakes. This is what I learned: If you have a bike with dual discs & 6-8 pistons, you can buy the BEST brake pads for it. (HH rated) If you have ONE disc & ONE piston, your only available choices are the lower rated pads. Makes NO sense to me, at least from a non-marketing perspective. I did find one amazing revelation: Galfer actually makes a braided stainless steel brake liner for OUR bike! Not a generic "one-size fits some" or adapter kit outfit. I posted a brake pad rating thing on the tech section for your info. You all have a great week.

Thank you babbalou for taking the time to look this up for us. Grin

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babbalou Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 814 Lewisville, Texas Gender:	Re: Suzuki brake pad recall..... Reply #12 - 09/12/05 at 14:42:42 Glad to help, Deb. If I ever run across some HH rated pads that fit our bikes I'll post the source here.
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Re: Suzuki brake pad recall.....
Reply #13 - 09/12/05 at 21:57:34

after reading here about front brake pad life on this board, i took a peek at mine, GAD ZOOKS, could barely see ANY meat on inside pad! 2900 mi. i do use front brake very heavely, after all, front brake does 'bout 70 or80% of breaking, so not wanting to wait 2 weeks(and lose some of the best riddin weather of the year) for mail order, i went to my local steeler(HOW TRUE) today. was ripped for over 32 bucks for lowest grade EBC pads. cycle mag adds has them for 17 or 18 bucks + ship. it's no wonder there is such a brisk mail order business in parts.

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Re: Suzuki brake pad recall.....
Reply #14 - 09/26/05 at 02:14:27

Well after all of this talk about the LS' front brake pads, at the local "Toys 4 Tots" Run yesterday, had an aquaintence who happens to be a crack m/c mechanic look at mine ... he said that I'd better replace 'em before next season, as they were just about gone!! And that's with only 5,000km on 'em and I'm not heavy on the brakes (But I have noticed lately that my front brake lever feels "hard" when pulled...)!!
It appears that the stock OEM pads for the Savage are crap ... any better aftermarket ones out there that anyone can recommend?

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