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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Just ordered new rotors and i'm not sure if i'm going to reuse the old pads. There at 75% ............Opinion's Please ........Thanks
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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If I were you I would just replace the brake pads with new one, but thats if money is not an issue. If it is then put the old ones on and call it good.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Just ordered new rotors and i'm not sure if i'm going to reuse the old pads. There at 75% ............Opinion's Please ........Thanks
While you are at it, pick up some Lyndall pads. They eliminate the brake dust and some folks say they stop better.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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If you can afford it mine as well change them now and not waste riding time later.
 
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New rotors, new pads everytime let it all bed in together.
 
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agree with cornishman, all new stuff and let everything wear together.
 
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Thanks for the replies................New pads sound like the right choice [&:]
 
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