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Old Oct 25, 2020 | 08:16 PM
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Default New pads for Softail Slim

Getting ready to put in new rear EBC brake pads on my Softail Slim. Do I need to coat the back of the pads with anti squeal paste or just is that even needed?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2020 | 10:21 AM
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Brake grease isn't called for by the service manual and an HD service tech at a dealership will not use any. I wouldn't use any myself.
 
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On cars i use copper paste non on my RK, EBC HH pads i use on mine
 
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