Long Term Preventative Maintenance

[Hppants]

I'd leave the wheel bearings until they get rough, which you check at each tire change. If you do replace them, just go with OEM. The bearing numbers are stamped on them if you want aftermarket equivalent.

As for brake pads, some like to stick with OEM (more money) or get EBC HH.

Next time calipers are off, leave the pads in and pump the pistons out until the pads go together, that should expose enough piston to clean. Remove pads and clean with brake fluid and a toothbrush or shoe lace. Simple Green works for the rest. Rinse down with isopropanol. I don't usually use brake cleaner unless it's mild and won't harden caliper seals. Avoid any brake cleaner with MEK in it.

Ray - I've always been concerned about pumping the brakes without a rotor between the pads (or pads between the pistons) out of fear that the piston would pop out of the caliper. Have you actually done this with the FJR?

[raYzerman]

I do it all the time.... as long as the pads are in, pistons aren't travelling far enough to pop out, but you are exposing "unused" piston.