brake pads, what kind to use?

[jimmyk]

Does anyone know what kind and where I might be able to get some front brake pads for my k75?
  Also,  is it a hard job installing them?
  Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

[frankenduck]

http://www.powersportparts.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=15-18

Buy some of this at your local auto parts store and spray it on the backs of the pads prior to installation:

Easy to do. A nail set is a good tool for getting the pins out.

[billday]

Beemer Boneyard is also a good source for pads.

Also, if you are new to this job, be advised that the Clymer's manual's instructions for pushing the pistons back to make room for the new (thicker) pads make no sense at all.

What I figured out to do is: (1) Remove the fluid reservoir cover. Leave the cover loosely on top of the reservoir, to keep anything from contaminating the fluid. (2) Pull one of the old pads half way out. (3) Grasp the top of the top of the pad (actually the metal backing for the pad proper), and gently but firmly rock it from left to right, so that the bottom edge of the pad can push the piston in. (4) Repeat for the other side.

You may or may not feel the piston move. In any case you'll know you've done the trick if the new pad slides into place freely. If it doesn't, repeat the above.

[frankenduck]

Another way to push the pistons out is to attach a hose to the bleed valve and loosen it so the fluid goes out the bleed valve.  That way you're not pushing fluid back up into the piston.  This puts a lot less stress on the whole system.