How to Take the Rotors Off of a 2000 Honda
Your Honda motorcycle's brake rotors are built to withstand the extreme stresses placed upon them by high-performance riding. Unfortunately, these forces will eventually overwhelm the thin steel discs, requiring replacement to maintain the safety and performance expected from them. Be sure that you have a sturdy stand to lift the front of your bike off the ground. If you don't have access to such a stand, have the work performed by a properly equipped shop. The model discussed here is a 2000 Honda RC51, but the process is similar for other 2000 Hondas as well.
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Things You'll Need
- Hex socket set
- Breaker bar
- Socket wrench
- 24 mm axle tool
- Front stand or lift
- Wooden blocks
- Shop towels
- Allen socket set
Instructions
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Loosen the front brake caliper mount bolts with a socket and breaker bar.
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Loosen the front axle pinch bolts on the bottom of the fork legs with a socket wrench.
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Loosen the front axle with an axle tool connected to the breaker bar.
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Lift the front end of the motorcycle off the ground, using a stand or lift.
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Remove the front brake calipers by unscrewing the caliper mount bolts completely. Slide the calipers off the brake rotors.
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Unscrew the axle completely, and pull it out from between the forks and front wheel.
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Roll the front wheel away from the motorcycle. Place it on a pair of wooden blocks covered with a shop towel to prevent scratching the wheel.
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Remove the brake rotor bolts, using an Allen head socket and the socket wrench. Pull the brake rotor off the front wheel. Flip the wheel over and repeat.
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Tips & Warnings
Break the torque on the brake caliper bolts and the axle while the motorcycle is on the ground to provide additional leverage.
Build an inexpensive axle tool by using an appropriately sized bolt with a pair of corresponding nuts and lock washer.
To avoid warping the brake rotors, do not lay the front wheel directly on the floor or work surface.
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- Photo Credit disc brakes image by KtD from Fotolia.com
