Brake Pads
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Brake Pads
Hello guys,
I've finish installing my Arlen Ness 15" brake rotor kit on my bike, along with CL Brakes pads front and rear, and a brake flush with Motul RBF600
Front went out smoothly, but i've got a quick question about the rear :
The inner OEM pad have a shim on the back side, but my new pads don't. Am i supposed to reuse the shim of the OEM pad or not ?
Thanks !
I've finish installing my Arlen Ness 15" brake rotor kit on my bike, along with CL Brakes pads front and rear, and a brake flush with Motul RBF600
Front went out smoothly, but i've got a quick question about the rear :
The inner OEM pad have a shim on the back side, but my new pads don't. Am i supposed to reuse the shim of the OEM pad or not ?
Thanks !
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I didn't reuse the shims; I changed out my brake pads within one week of having my new Wide Glide and tossed the OEM pads in the trash; I've changed the Lyndall's several times since then. The Lyndall pads are a direct drop in replacement; you don't need to pull the shims off the OEM pads with the Lyndall pads...
Robbyville, that rear brake pin pad can be tricked with a 1/4" 12 point socket or wrench. It has to be a 12 point, though, otherwise you'll tear it up
Robbyville, that rear brake pin pad can be tricked with a 1/4" 12 point socket or wrench. It has to be a 12 point, though, otherwise you'll tear it up
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I didn't reuse the shims; I changed out my brake pads within one week of having my new Wide Glide and tossed the OEM pads in the trash; I've changed the Lyndall's several times since then. The Lyndall pads are a direct drop in replacement; you don't need to pull the shims off the OEM pads with the Lyndall pads...
Robbyville, that rear brake pin pad can be tricked with a 1/4" 12 point socket or wrench. It has to be a 12 point, though, otherwise you'll tear it up
Robbyville, that rear brake pin pad can be tricked with a 1/4" 12 point socket or wrench. It has to be a 12 point, though, otherwise you'll tear it up
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From: Galt's Gulch - MI
You're exactly right; I should have quoted Robbyville's post to be clear, I know he bought Lyndall brake pads. On the Lyndall brake pads they are a direct drop in replacement; no OEM shims needed. With the brake pads the OP bought I don't know if the OEM shims will be required...
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Yes I will Going for a trip this WE so I'll have plenty of time to test it ! I just hope to finish my "to do list" before leaving !
About the shim, I think I'll reuse them on the new pads. If they put it there, it must be for something lol
I'll post some pics for you guys to see the size difference between old and new disc
Going for a trip this WE so I'll have plenty of time to test it ! I just hope to finish my "to do list" before leaving !About the shim, I think I'll reuse them on the new pads. If they put it there, it must be for something lol
I'll post some pics for you guys to see the size difference between old and new disc