Index

Overview

Tuning

Tuning Overview

Lighter Roller Weights

Remove Variator Restrictor

Stiffer Clutch Springs

Move Needle Jet Washer

Increase Fuel Jet Size

Carb De-restriction

Un-Restricted CDI Unit

Un-Restricted Air Inlet

Trouble Shooting

Compression Test

Fuel Enricher Test

Seized Brake Caliper

General Maintenance

Replace Air Filter

Check & Change Oil

Spark Plug Change

Idle Speed Adjust

Change Brake Pads

Adjust Valve Lash

Electrical

Testing the Battery & Charging System

Battery Change

Coil Change

HT Lead Change

Transmission

Remove Starter Motor

Refurb Bendix Gear

Engine

Camshaft Removal

Valve Removal

Replace Valve Guides

Engine Removal



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Models Covered

Lexmoto, Pulse, Sukida, Baotion, Lifan, Direct Bikes, Huatian, JMStar, QT50, LF50QT, YH50QT, BT49qt, 139 QMB, Honda, GY6, Motorbike, Taishan, Jonway, Peugeot V-Clic, QT-4, QT-7, QT-9, qt-11, QT-50 Kymco, Tank, Quinqzi, PGO, Roketa, Strada, Vento, Yamati, QMB139, SunL, SYM, QingQi, Volano Plus Many More Chinese Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters!



Moped Brake Pads

Most modern scooters and mopeds, including those imported models from China, are fitted with hydraulic front disk brakes. These front disk brakes use two pads that grip against the brake disk when the brake lever is pulled on. Over time, these pads can wear out or degrade leading to poor braking performance and possibly danger for the rider.

How to Change a Scooters Front Brake Pads

Applies to: Baotian, Sukida, Hoatian, Lifan, Jinlun, Kymco, Tank and many more...

Changing Your Brake Pads

Like many modern motorcycles, Chinese import GY6 scooters tend to be fitted with a hydraulic front braking system. Replacement brake pads can be purchased easily online and at most good motorcycle shops. Do not assume that because you have poor brake performance on your scooter that it is the brake pads that are at fault, check carefully for signs of fluid leakage/low brake fluid level or other problems as well.

Although most chinese import scooters have similar brakes, remove your pads first and take them with you when you go to the shop so you can make a comparison.


  1. There is no need to remove the front wheel when changing your scooters brake pads. Simply undo the two 13mm bolts that secure the brake caliper to the front forks. Removing the front caliper from a GY6 style chinese 50cc scooter
  2. You can now remove the caliper from the disk. you may have to wiggle the caliper a bit to slide it out, take care not to damage the brake line.
  3. In the picture below the scooters brake pads are in good, new condition. If they are very worn, perhaps down to the metal, they must be changed. A front brake caliper on a 139QMB clone
  4. To remove the old brake pads, first undo one of the caliper slide pins so you can twist the two halves of the caliper apart. Then carefully remove each pad noting which way round they go. Also take care not to loose the spring clips. Opening the caliper on a chinese baotion v-clic style scooter.
    NOTE: you may have to use a screwdriver to lever the calipers piston out to make enough room for the new brake pads to fit.
  5. Reverse this procedure to refit your scooters brake caliper. Make sure you tighten all bolts correctly and use a thread lock fluid to stop the bolts from coming loose!










Notes

If you do break a brake line or spill some brake fluid onto your chinese 4 stroke scooters paint work, wipe it away quickly and wash with warm soapy water. Brake fluid will damage your import scooters paint.

Changing your scooters front brake pads is a fairly easy procedure but remember that the brakes are a crucial safety device. We recommend that when refitting the caliper you should use a thread sealant to ensure no bolts come undone.



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