Suzuki GZ125

crazy climber · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 Nov 2011 Karma :

Hi ther. First post so apologies if its a bit of a bone question!
Iv got my first bike- a Suzuki GZ125 and looking to do a bit of work on it. Namely oil and filter change and check/replace break pads.

The main question I have is iv got some squeeking coming from th rear break. Can I take this appart to clan the shoes/drum up or fit new shoes with out removing the rear wheel?

I have a generic workshop manual but not the specific Suzuki one yet so not got a great deal of info yet. Any tips greatly appreciated! Cheers!

The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

You need to remove the wheel to change the brake pads.

at106 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Jul 2011 Karma :

To take the drum brake apart you'll have to remove the rear wheel although it is fairly simple.
1.Remove the torsion bar and brake rod linkage.
2.Loosen the back wheel spindle, remove the chain from the rear sprocket.
3.Remove spindle completely and the back wheel will slide out, the wheel spacers will probably fall out and you can then remove the drum brake mechanism just by simply pulling it out.

crazy climber · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 Nov 2011 Karma :

Cheers for the quick replies!
Sounds like the workshop manual is in order before I start to check torques etc if the wheel is to come off... And a stand of some sort wouldn't go amiss thinking about it!
On a side note, would squeeky breaks be a sign of excessive wear? Which in turn would be an mot failure?

at106 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Jul 2011 Karma :

The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

I didn't need many tools or a book to do them on my GS125 which is pretty much the same.

Just get the back wheel off the ground and undo everything connected to it.

Brake bar, torsion bar, chain and the axle nut and axle itself and the wheel should fall out. Just make sure you remember how all the spacers and chain tensioners fit together.

crazy climber · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 Nov 2011 Karma :

Cool. I'll try and get chance to have a look at that over the weekend and see how it looks. Then gotta get my tools from my parents place so I can do the work!

No, unfortunately the bike only has a side stand which is a bit gay so I'll have to be imaginative with blocks of wood and jacks I think...

The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

Thinking about it in my head the only tools you NEED are:

Adjustable spanner x 2
Pliers
grease

You may need allen keys.

A set of spanners is always better than adjustables though.

EazyDuz · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Karma :

I have the same bike and the back brake squeaks every now and again, i personally wouldnt bother touching it unless its affecting performance.
My car had brand new german disks and pads fitted a year ago and squeaked ever since...
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crazy climber · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 Nov 2011 Karma :

I'm not too worried about them, just figured when I get a free day I would give the bike a good clean and once over at the same time. Especially with its first mot due in a couple of months.
A bit of TLC every now and again keeps th bike happy and me happy! So everyone's a winner Smile

Cheers for the good advice so far!!

kp100 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 22 Mar 2014 Karma :

Hi
Have just bought a Suzuki GZ 125 Maurader to learn on and take my test. The bike has stood for 4 years and needs a lot of TLC, i have noticed that secondhand spares for this model on e-bay are quite expensive but spares for the GZ 250 are a lot cheaper. Can anyone tell me if all the parts are the same ( except engine of course )

Keith