Hello All,
I'm in Nova Scotia. Price for replacement SMC full assembly (called a "bracket" according to the parts rep - don't ask for SMC because they won't know what it is) is $308 CDN plus 15% tax. Total about $360 CDN.
QUESTION #1: Does anyone know a source where I can get this part cheaper...??
I'm not 100% sure the SMC is dead. One fellow just posted that SMC was replaced with brand new, but the back brakes are still binding. So, I'm not looking forward to paying $360 CDN and labour costs to replace the SMC and still look forward to the possibility of binding rear brakes.
And the fellow that just posted that his back brakes are still binding said he replaced with OEM pads, not the "thicker" aftermarket EBC pads... I just ordered OEM pads. Dunno if it will do a thing...
Question(s) #2: I read that some people modified their brakes to remove the SMC from the system. Will this kill the ABS feature...?? How easy or difficult is this...?? Should I just sell the bike and take thousands of dollars loss...??
Seriously, I'm filled with stress and anxiety... This was my dream bike for about 18 years...
I'm in Nova Scotia. Price for replacement SMC full assembly (called a "bracket" according to the parts rep - don't ask for SMC because they won't know what it is) is $308 CDN plus 15% tax. Total about $360 CDN.
QUESTION #1: Does anyone know a source where I can get this part cheaper...??
I'm not 100% sure the SMC is dead. One fellow just posted that SMC was replaced with brand new, but the back brakes are still binding. So, I'm not looking forward to paying $360 CDN and labour costs to replace the SMC and still look forward to the possibility of binding rear brakes.
And the fellow that just posted that his back brakes are still binding said he replaced with OEM pads, not the "thicker" aftermarket EBC pads... I just ordered OEM pads. Dunno if it will do a thing...
Question(s) #2: I read that some people modified their brakes to remove the SMC from the system. Will this kill the ABS feature...?? How easy or difficult is this...?? Should I just sell the bike and take thousands of dollars loss...??
Seriously, I'm filled with stress and anxiety... This was my dream bike for about 18 years...