Kawasaki Z1000SX Front Brake Pad Replacement and Front and Rear Brake Fluid Change

[@truefitness4u]

Love your videos. Have z1000sx myself and without your videos I wouldn't be able to fix it on many occasions. Thank you

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad they were of use 👍

[@MrNeilg71]

Great video - super helpful, clearly explained and confidence-inspiring for the cautious novice. Cheers.

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad it was useful :)

[@clarkaprosperi]

thanks for amazing video! Your timing and voice is perfect. camera etc !!! very professional.

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks so much for the nice comment and watching- I'm glad it was useful :)

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Great video my friend. No nonsense straight to the point and very informative.

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks for watching, being clear and informative is what I try to achieve in my videos :)

[@sgtslaughter0082]

I just got a 2011 z1000 and I’m doing all these jobs you make it look way easier then it is lol but your videos our very useful

[@TheSussexBiker]

Glad you found them useful that was the whole point and I'm glad they are helping people :)

[@bigblue7091]

Well put together & filmed , taking the Time Thank's.

[@TheSussexBiker]

No problem thanks for watching :)

[@Davidlouis3]

Great informative videos I’ve learned a lot thank you

[@djbgatekeeper]

Great video Sir! Will be doing my first brake pad change myself in a week or two... Thanks for the information and ride safe 👍

[@carlosalgado123]

Thanks for the vid. Very informative

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks for the kind comment and watching :)

[@tombeckett7567]

Great informative and clear vid

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks for watching and the kind comment :)

[@vladimirkunst4352]

Hi, super video. One question, I have Z 1000 year 2014 with the ABS system, is the change of brake fluid and bleeding of the brakes the same as in the video? Thanks

[@johncadwell99]

Hi, great video, really helpful. Quick question; if the top of my brake pistons have rust on them what would you advise? Clean, replace? Thanks in advance.

[@TheSussexBiker]

Hi thanks for watching, I'm guessing by the 'top' you mean the area thats closest to the brake pad? Is it heavily corroded or just some light pitting. If at this stage its not running past the seals which I'm guessing it's not then try cleaning. But you may find over a period of time that the whole piston may start corroding.

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Hi, just started watching your video's great, easy and great explanation! Cheers picking up new ninja tomorrow!

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[@Steve--RR666]

Went ahead and changed the brake pads great video cheers for putting up Though one question can you bleed the brakes like that on ABS models ?

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks for watching and glad it helped. Looking at the workshop manual it does look like you can bleed the system the same way unless I'm missing something?

[@Steve--RR666]

@@TheSussexBiker Yeah I thought that Ah well thank you so much All chuffed I did the pads myself lol

[@jimmybe64]

15 Nm feels different from 20 Nm? I love these feeling videos

[@maheshraju6075]

Thanks

[@TheSussexBiker]

No problem thanks for watching

[@janvelter3253]

Thx man, nice video , will be very helpfull soon ;)

[@TheSussexBiker]

Thanks for the kind comments and watching :)

[@jherazo16]

Do you have the video for the rear brake pads change..? Thanks

[@TheSussexBiker]

No sorry not yet but as soon as I need rear pads I will upload a vid

[@clarkaprosperi]

what is the brand and part number for the pads? have a 2020 1000 sx ... where to order ? thanks Clark sarasota florida !

[@TheSussexBiker]

I would either go genuine or a 'quality' brand like EBC.

[@markchen403]

Do you have the part number or pictures for front brakes? I know I will need to get 2 set of the brakes, Thanks a lot.

[@TheSussexBiker]

The genuine part number for the front brake pads are 43082-0113 (you will need two of) if you look here you can pull up the parts for your bike www.kawasakioriginalparts.com/

[@mssts88]

Did you install the original ones in this video?

[@maheshraju6075]

Can I know which brake fluid u used

[@TheSussexBiker]

I used Silkolene universal brake and clutch fluid.

[@mickd8972]

Is this the same process on 2019 ABS model for the front brake start m/cylinder then right then left callipers . Nothing extra re the abs to do ?

[@TheSussexBiker]

Hi sorry not 100% sure without seeing the manual but would guess it might be although there might be special procedures for bleeding the abs modulator-best to get hold of workshop manual to check the procedure.

[@Steve--RR666]

No copper grease to the back of the pad ?

[@TheSussexBiker]

No, it's not recommended these days thats not to say that you shouldn't. What you should use is a dedicated brake pad grease/paste. In my case as I generally remove the pads/caliper's regularly to clean I find I don't need to also when riding through the winter I find grit etc sticks to everything but thats my personal preference although on cars I use brake pad grease/paste. Google it you will find brake manufacturers advise against using copperslip alghough that's what I was taught many years ago as an apprentice.

[@Steve--RR666]

@@TheSussexBiker Didn't know that never changed pads before just about to on Z1000 after watching your video. Good to know cheers

[@SeanWestacott]

What are you using to clean the rotors?

[@TheSussexBiker]

I normally use brake cleaner and a cloth, i.e spray the brake cleaner onto a cloth and then clean rather than risk brake cleaner spraying about and damaging any plastic items.

[@craftwanderer8802]

how do I know when there's air or no air coming out?

[@Michael-qf8rg]

You’ll see bubbles, vs clear fluid.

[@TheSussexBiker]

Hi sorry I missed this as Michael says you will see bubbles.

[@benbofficial]

Which brake pads are you replacing those with?, im finding it hard to find a store that stocks the ninja 1000 parts

[@TheSussexBiker]

I used EBC brake pads pads,part no FA379HH. Hope that helps :)

[@benbofficial]

@@TheSussexBiker cheers mate