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Title: Brakes
Post by: scooterman on November 10, 2009, 02:18:41 AM

Back Brakes are making a sound like they are metal to metal so anyone know how to change the brakes on a grand vista 250. Help Please thanks .

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: zombie on November 10, 2009, 06:09:55 AM

It is a very simple job. Open the rear brake fluid reservoir, and use a plastic or hardwood tool to push the pistons back into the caliper. Once this is done you can remove the caliper retainer bolts. The caliper will come right off and the pads will fall into your hands. Since you are worn to the metal a new rotor is in order, The muffler, and rear wheel have to be removed for this. I ALWAYS lube the Caliper mounting bolts w aluminum anti -sieze compound before re-assembly. You should also change and bleed the brake fliuid, because of the heat build up from the worn pads. Even w/ the rotor replacement the whole job should be around 2 hours.

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: scooterman on November 11, 2009, 04:02:00 PM

So where can i buy some brake pads & a rotor from.

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Shaka on November 11, 2009, 04:49:05 PM

I checked the Malossi catalog and I didn't see any.  If you want aftermarket it might take some looking.  Should be able to get oem replacements from Stadium Yamaha. Here's a link:  http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/73/Kymco.aspx (http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/73/Kymco.aspx)

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: scooterman on November 12, 2009, 01:17:04 AM

I seen them at stadium but they want you to buy 2 pair I only need 1.

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Shaka on November 12, 2009, 02:08:38 AM

Yeah, I looked, that's weird!  They don't list the front like that either.  I would call them and see if you can get just one.

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: scooterman on November 12, 2009, 03:31:17 PM

Duh how stupid of me i didn't even think of that thanks I'll give them a call right now .

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: scooterman on November 12, 2009, 08:41:24 PM

I call them and i can just buy 1 . Thanks

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Shaka on November 12, 2009, 08:51:50 PM

Glad you found what you needed!  Those guys at Stadium Yamaha seem very good to deal with!  I have never needed anything from them, but I have only heard good things! 

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: zombie on November 13, 2009, 12:23:44 AM

Yeah shaka, You just seem to find the best stuff!!! Jealous about the intake!!

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: scooterman on November 15, 2009, 09:30:42 PM

The rotor is not scratch that bad and it was only one side that rub metal to metal, I think i can get away with not changing it this time I'll change it next time .

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Shaka on November 15, 2009, 10:02:59 PM

You may be able to get away with not changing the rotor.  Just keep in mind that it may chew up the new pad if it's off a bit!