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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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oh ... im just talking about the pads that I took out ... I have not tried putting in the new ones in yet ... I got Mid USA direct replacement pads ... V factor Disc Pads. Got them from a harley repair shop who recommended them and used them all the time ... got them for $20
 
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Here's a good one too for cleaning.http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/service_tech.htm
 
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should it be hard to put the pins back in the caliper ?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:25 AM
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I allways have to put a lot of force on the pads agianst the spring to get it to lighn up. Pretty normal.
 
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they should just click in por2. make sure they are seated in at the back and just press the front part up.
 
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ill try ...
 
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