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Brake pad thickness - 5/17/2008 2:14:47 PM

wideopen1967

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I have a 2007 Road King, I just came from a trip to NC mountains (somewhere I am not used to riding) and while cleaning the bike up I noticed the front and rear brake pads are looking a little thin. What is the min thickness before they require replacement?

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RE: Brake pad thickness - 5/17/2008 7:40:50 PM

wallyn

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I think the replacement spec is 1mm which is kind of scary if you think about it. I think you want to change stock pads sooner than later. The choice seems to be to switch to EBC or LRB brake pads. Stock pads will score the rotors.

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RE: Brake pad thickness - 5/18/2008 6:27:03 AM

wideopen1967

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Yeah 1mm is a little skinny, thanks.

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Chrome Do Dads and Gegaws
Nightrider Xied''s
Bucket of grins

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RE: Brake pad thickness - 5/18/2008 2:21:54 PM

Neckball

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2005 service manual specifies .090" which is a little more than 2.2mm.

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