I don't think my brake pads are supposed to look like this (pics) lol

[JeremyL]

Hi Jeremy,
at least you ain't as dumb as me. I had the same WTF? moment when I first got my XS11SG but unlike yourself, I didn't ask, I tossed the pads and ordered a new set.
Discolored old brake fluid will still work so long as it hasn't gone lumpy but the new clear stuff works better.

I was actually going to just go ahead and order the pads and found some online but right before I placed the order I thought I'd post the pics here. And I really just posted it as a joke, making fun of how screwed up my bike was. I was also afraid that something major was wrong with the bike or the PO put standard calipers on or something crazy like that and figured I'd better make sure I'm not ordering the wrong thing.

Anyways, the old fluid isn't too too bad (should've taken a pic). I'm hoping a flush will help but I'm going to do a complete overhaul yet. I've had some old 70s and 80s bikes that I bought that had sat for a decade and has to be completely taken apart and rebuilt and cleaned. This one looks like its old but not crusty yet.

[Petersg_99]

Funny, my standard had that type of pad on the rear brake and I couldn't figure out what the po had done to mess up the brakes so badly. Turns put they just put the wrong pads on

[Jeffintampa]

Ok I am a dumb arsh

crap, I thought both pads with the slot went on the out side, never did I Figure that they both were on one side, got the first ones to work sorry about all the confusion and thank you all for your help......

Jeff

[windysolar1]

Copperslip

spread copper slip around the pistons to stop water getting at them and to stop the disc from squeeling

job done

[justme1100]

The XJ11 also has the tapered rear pads as well. I also didn't know until I received the new pads which were tapered as well. Another one of the strange things I have found on my 31 yr old scooter.