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September 16th, 2013, 04:45 PM
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Front brake dragging
I changed my front stock brake pads to EBC HH. When I am pushing the bike in the driveway, it sounds like the front brake is dragging.
The bike was flawless beforehand. I only changed the front pads(no lines or fluid). I cleaned the barely dirty pistons, during installation. The brake performs nicely, while riding. I have approximately 400 miles on the new pads. The rotor looks nice and smooth. Did I overlook something on installation?
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September 16th, 2013, 04:57 PM
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If you put it up on a front stand and spin the wheel, does it spin freely for several revolutions? If so - there's effectively no brake drag. Some pads are noisier than others, even while just brushing against the rotor.
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September 17th, 2013, 03:47 PM
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I don't have a front stand.
I might have some fellow employees lift the bars, while I spin the wheel.
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September 17th, 2013, 03:50 PM
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i've used a high curb (high center on the curb) to get wheels off the ground when i needed to change wheels with no stands.
honestly though just buy a stand.
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September 17th, 2013, 03:51 PM
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did you burnish the rotor when you replaced the pads? are there hot spots on the rotor? are they legit EBC pads?
did you price out a R6? |
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September 17th, 2013, 04:33 PM
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I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were a girl. I think you need to change your name.
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September 17th, 2013, 04:39 PM
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September 17th, 2013, 04:41 PM
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Quote:
 The new brake pads added a lot of weight. I'm not sure if I can do it.
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September 18th, 2013, 04:16 AM
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Yea just pick up the front, and when it falls over you can spin either wheel all ya want
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