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Old May 9, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Owtlaw
I really didn't think that would work, but it did. Honed the heck out of it and installed new pads. Piston went in much easier, and works really well. Full release.

Now my project can both go and stop. Time to start hanging tins and lights and stuff.
Congrats!!!
I didn't think that would work.

Your almost there!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old May 10, 2015 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Hackd
Heck, I'd try to hone it first.
Originally Posted by Owtlaw
I really didn't think that would work, but it did.
Sometimes it's best (and less expensive) to not over think things.

As long as they don't leak under full braking pressure, you're good for quite a few years.
 
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