Semi sintered brake pads
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Road Warrior
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From: Cape Coral Fl
Well got an early delivery of my pads. So I had about 1.5 hrs free time, so . Got them installed and took a 10 min run and used the fronts. It I'm proved my pull nicely. pulled in my garage to inspect the install. My rotors were of coarse very hot . Got a flash light and look at my pads and it seems the pistons aren't completely down or in. I tended to think that the pads a touching the rotor also. Is what I'm seeing sticky pistons? I should probably rebuild the calipers huh? Do you think it's wise to use the bike until I get the kit and rebuild the caliper?
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If the caliper is a 4 piston Kelsey-Hayes, you can pull the pads, jack out the pistons and clean them with a shoelace and clean rag. I generally to that with those calipers when changing pads.. The Brembos don't seem to need it.. Also the aftermarket pads tend to be a little thicker. If the caliper is not centered perfectly, one side may rub.
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If the caliper is a 4 piston Kelsey-Hayes, you can pull the pads, jack out the pistons and clean them with a shoelace and clean rag. I generally to that with those calipers when changing pads.. The Brembos don't seem to need it.. Also the aftermarket pads tend to be a little thicker. If the caliper is not centered perfectly, one side may rub.
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Road Warrior
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Well the pull is a lot better as for the stopping power I noticed a slight improvement. Definitely not a huge difference but better
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From: North Texas in the winter, the Colorado high country in the summer
The dual front brakes on my 2016 Dyna Low Rider are great. I'm still on the original pads. I ride in the mountains of Colorado and in the Sturgis-Deadwood-Custer area of South Dakota. The back brake is, uh...well, I don't even know why Harley put a brake on the rear wheel. It's almost useless.
