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Apr 9, 2008 | 07:15 PM

saintdaniel

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brake pads

is it just me or are the oem pads very dirty ? was thinking of putting on some lyndall or dp pads,sure was nice to finnally ride her.

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Apr 9, 2008 | 09:32 PM

Drifting Texas

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RE: brake pads

Yes the pads do emit a lot of brake dust.

Apr 10, 2008 | 05:22 AM

WildBill2566

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RE: brake pads

I run Lindal Z pads and they seem better than OEM for stopping, wear and dust.

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:12 AM

rocknrod

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RE: brake pads

Dirty Brake Pads[

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What will we worry about next.

Apr 10, 2008 | 07:28 AM

capnlovr

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RE: brake pads

I haven't noticed the dirt part but I have noticed the loud squeeling coming out of the back brakes. It is very annoying.

Apr 10, 2008 | 07:31 AM

Windup08

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RE: brake pads

I put a set of Lyndall Z+ pads on the rear of mine a week ago and got rid of the constant squealing. Will be replacing the front pads this weekend in the hopes of reducing the drag on the front wheel.....my front brakes currently drag so bad its hard to push it around in the garage and it is of course "normal" as far as the dealership is concerned....decided not to screw around anymore and just replace the pads myself..

Apr 10, 2008 | 08:43 AM

saintdaniel

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RE: brake pads

i think ill try the lyndall pads.

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Apr 10, 2008 | 04:11 PM

Bertk

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RE: brake pads

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Windup08

I put a set of Lyndall Z+ pads on the rear of mine a week ago and got rid of the constant squealing. Will be replacing the front pads this weekend in the hopes of reducing the drag on the front wheel.....my front brakes currently drag so bad its hard to push it around in the garage and it is of course "normal" as far as the dealership is concerned....decided not to screw around anymore and just replace the pads myself..

Pads don't normally cause a brake drag problem. It could be that the piston(s) are in need of cleaning.
Here is a Piston Cleaning Procedure to try first or during the new pad install.

Troubleshooting brake drag:
Insufficient brake lever play.
Caliper piston worn or damaged.
Excessive brake fluid in reservoir.