Brakes and Bolts
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Cruiser
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Brakes and Bolts
I just replaced my stock rotors with a set of floaters. I also replaced the brake pads with a set of Lyndall Z's. The package says no break in is needed. Have you folks found this to be the case orshould I"run them in"???.. Also Why does the factory manual insist on new rotor mounting bolts. I put new ones on because I wanted chrome ones. But the old ones came off fine and it seems I could have cleaned them up and maybe used some locktite 271 on them???? (this is what the BMW factory manual recommends if not using new rotor mounting bolts).
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RE: Brakes and Bolts
No you don't need to run in those pads. I have them on my bike and they work great. I think the thing with the bolt replacement it that the old bolts probably can with a locking feature and now that they have been removed so has the locking feature.
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RE: Brakes and Bolts
I recently did the same swap as you - new HD floaters and Lyndall Z pads. I reused the rotor bolts since my original bolts were chrome, and I broke in the pads because that's what I do whenever I install new pads.
The factory is just trying to avoid any potential liability issues by telling you to replace the rotor bolts. Everyone I've ever talkedto has always reused their bolts with no issues. I used blue loctite for reattaching in case I ever want to remove them again.
Doug
The factory is just trying to avoid any potential liability issues by telling you to replace the rotor bolts. Everyone I've ever talkedto has always reused their bolts with no issues. I used blue loctite for reattaching in case I ever want to remove them again.
Doug
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RE: Brakes and Bolts
Your talking about a few bucks for some new bolts. What is the big deal. The bolts in the front rotors are single use bolts, and the ones in the back are replace every other time they are removed. It's a small price to pay for peace of mind.
Do yourself the favor and don't skimp on what stops you. You paid so much for your bike and all it's new parts, spend the extra dimes.
Good Luck!
Do yourself the favor and don't skimp on what stops you. You paid so much for your bike and all it's new parts, spend the extra dimes.
Good Luck!
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RE: Brakes and Bolts
The factory just wants you to use blue bolt because they come with the Loctite stuff on them when new. Like others have said, just put a drop or two of blue on the old onesand install. I have had mine off 2 or 3 times and re-used them.
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