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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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I use screw driver to pry the pistons, piece of cake. Don't forget to flush the brake fluid, if you don't want to see a seized caliper in the future.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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I have just over 24,000 miles and still have the same pads on that came from the factory. Breaks work fine.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny D
I have just over 24,000 miles and still have the same pads on that came from the factory. Breaks work fine.
same here danny got new lyndalls to put in front at tire change this summer 22k, Indy checked the brakes and said they've got another 5-10k in them,
24 k now and there still looking good..

dealer did the rear pads at 15k service and after my Indy told me about the fronts I checked my pad the dealer took off... they weren't even wore 1/2 down.

I putt mostly and am not hard on brakes...
 
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