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Zero Motorcycles models use disc brakes with consumable brake pads applied by calipers to the rotors.
;General Reading Material
: [http://www.bikebandit.com/blog/post/top-10-questions-about-motorcycle-brake-pads Top 10 Questions About Motorcycle Brake Pads]
: [http://www.bikebandit.com/blog/post/motorcycle-brake-pads-and-rotors-explained-by-galfer-usa Motorcycle Brake Pads & Rotors Explained, by Galfer USA]
: [http://powersports-blog.denniskirk.com/5573/powersports/motorcycle-brake-pads-sintered-vs-organic/ Sintered vs Organic Brake Pads]
;General Brake Pad Replacement Suggestions
* '''2013+ ([[Gen2]], [[Gen3]]):''' Try to not use synthetics pads or "sintered", but organic or semi sintered ones.
*: Sintered are better for very aggressive riding/braking, but are generally noisier.
* '''2012 and earlier ([[Gen1]]):''' Keep the sintered pads
*: Brake pump is very weak on these models; you need all the braking power you can get in spite of noise.
: Sand the pads.
: Grease the back of the pads lightly with ceramic grease (copper grease can interfere with ABS sensors).
: Check caliper position.
: Check caliper springs, if any.
: Check the wheel for trueness.
: Sand the disk; it could have lightly crystalized.
: Make sure all the bolts in the system (including wheel) are properly tightened.
: After all of this has been preformed and before riding, clean everything exposed to dirt/grease with isopropyl alcohol
: When riding again, try to not brake very aggressively the first 20-30 miles.
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;Related Articles
* [[Brake Systems]]
* [[Brake Pad Lookup]]
* [[Brake Pad Fitment]]
* [[Rear Brake Pad Replacement]]
* [[Front Brake Pad Replacement]]
* [[Brake Hydraulics]]
* [[Brake Maintenance]]
* [[Brake Squeal]]
* [[Brake Grinding Sound]]
[[Category:Component]]
Zero Motorcycles models use disc brakes with consumable brake pads applied by calipers to the rotors.
;General Reading Material
: [http://www.bikebandit.com/blog/post/top-10-questions-about-motorcycle-brake-pads Top 10 Questions About Motorcycle Brake Pads]
: [http://www.bikebandit.com/blog/post/motorcycle-brake-pads-and-rotors-explained-by-galfer-usa Motorcycle Brake Pads & Rotors Explained, by Galfer USA]
: [http://powersports-blog.denniskirk.com/5573/powersports/motorcycle-brake-pads-sintered-vs-organic/ Sintered vs Organic Brake Pads]
;General Brake Pad Replacement Suggestions
* '''2013+ ([[Gen2]], [[Gen3]]):''' Try to not use synthetics pads or "sintered", but organic or semi sintered ones.
*: Sintered are better for very aggressive riding/braking, but are generally noisier.
* '''2012 and earlier ([[Gen1]]):''' Keep the sintered pads
*: Brake pump is very weak on these models; you need all the braking power you can get in spite of noise.
: Sand the pads.
: Grease the back of the pads lightly with ceramic grease (copper grease can interfere with ABS sensors).
: Check caliper position.
: Check caliper springs, if any.
: Check the wheel for trueness.
: Sand the disk; it could have lightly crystalized.
: Make sure all the bolts in the system (including wheel) are properly tightened.
: After all of this has been preformed and before riding, clean everything exposed to dirt/grease with isopropyl alcohol
: When riding again, try to not brake very aggressively the first 20-30 miles.
</onlyinclude>
;Related Articles
* [[Brake Systems]]
* [[Brake Pad Lookup]]
* [[Brake Pad Fitment]]
* [[Rear Brake Pad Replacement]]
* [[Front Brake Pad Replacement]]
* [[Brake Hydraulics]]
* [[Brake Maintenance]]
* [[Brake Squeal]]
* [[Brake Grinding Sound]]
[[Category:Component]]
