front end clonking

[raul]

my bike developed a clonking and after a close inspection i found out that are the pads moving in the caliper(both sides). Is there any solution to cure this ? would it have a negative effect in the future if not sorted? i have played with the pads backing sprigs already but no joy,, the pads are ebc HH type ,,, thank you all

[Jamz]

They're designed to be loose in the calipers to some extent. I think it's unlikely to be a problem.

It shows that your pistons are moving back freely away from the disk like they're supposed to.

[cargo]

steering head bearings

[hatatfatcat]

Warped discs, causing the pads to move is my bet.

[Jamz]

When's it actually making the clonking noise?

Is it just one clonk or a series?

Can you feel any vibration or bangs through the bars?

Does your brake lever pulse slightly if you apply the brakes?

That ought to get some better answers!

[raul]

-head bearings are OK ,no play no movement and steers freely
- a clonk every wheel revolution or less
- disks are 2 months old (ebc pro light ) pads the same 2 months old ebc HH 3mm left ; new disks and pads went in at once
-no pulsing when breaking , the brakes work wonders as i rebuilt the calipers with the old seals no long ago(new ones on the way )
All i can think of is that maybe the pads are a tad smaller being a pattern part not original OM std , the old pads never used to clonk that's why i will try to switch to std back as they are due to be changed any way

[lewisdale]

have you checked everythings tight? bolts on discs, calipers, suspenson even fairings etc?

[raul]

have you checked everythings tight? bolts on discs, calipers, suspenson even fairings etc?

yep its all good apart from the anoyng clonking

[raul]

parts arrived and rebuilt the calipers ,new pads and no more clonking for now ;some of the pistons we're partially stuck causing the pads to were at a angle

[cargo]

Am I right in thinking you have now fitted OE Kawasaki pads ?

[raul]

Am I right in thinking you have now fitted OE Kawasaki pads ?

not sure if they're OE but they're KYOTO jap stuff ,and they sit nice and tight in the caliper + they perform as good as the ebc HH
The best change is, with the new seals I've rebuilt the calipers? means i don't have to un-cease the front wheel every morning

[jack sharpezxr 400 L]

steering head bearings