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front rotor size

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jbounds, Jul 20, 2012.

  1. jbounds

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    Hey all, I have an 82 Xj650j maxim and was wondering if anyone might know the rotor size for the front wheel I have the single disc in the front and from the wear on the pads I think the previous owner had the wrong rotor on it. Just wondering if anyone knew what size it is and how much it would cost. Thanks
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    If you're going by the fact that the pads appear to be worn at an angle, that's "normal" for that bike. Because the caliper pivots, the brake pads are MADE "wedge-shaped" and only "flatten out" as they wear.

    NEW, OEM Yamaha rotors are ungawdly expensive if you can even find them. A good, used rotor from a low-mileage bike off eBay is a good possibility;

    or contact XJ4Ever for pricing and availability on a new, aftermarket (EBC) full-floating replacement rotor. They're about half the price of a new Yammie rotor and an upgrade in the bargain.

    But don't assume you have the wrong rotor because of what appears to be uneven wear on the pads.
     
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