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baxtc1 · July 16th, 2014, 10:57 AM

Sounds like too much pad/piston travel. Try taking the caliper off the disc and push the pistons out a little using the brake lever, (make sure not to go too far and push them out of the caliper) then spread the pads enough to go over the disc. Should be an improvement.

July 16th, 2014, 10:57 AM	#3
baxtc1 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: South of you blokes. Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '92 GPX 250 (Gone and replaced with '08 V-Strom), 2005 Suzuki C50. Posts: 186	Sounds like too much pad/piston travel. Try taking the caliper off the disc and push the pistons out a little using the brake lever, (make sure not to go too far and push them out of the caliper) then spread the pads enough to go over the disc. Should be an improvement. __________________________________________________ Originally Posted by jgcable; I ride a 2006 Custom HD Wideglide..... and I almost have to sign autographs when I park it. Last futzed with by baxtc1; July 16th, 2014 at 04:07 PM.