| Author | Message | ||
     Acav80 |
As I'm typing this I'm mid-job on replacing my rear brake pads. I have the manual for my '06 Uly. It says to install the new pads in the caliper and then slide the caliper back over the rotor. The problem I'm having is that the gap in the caliper for the rotor is right where the "meat" of the new inner pad is sitting. Am I missing something here? I pressed the brake piston in as directed by the manual. There's just no room for the rotor to get into the slot b/c the inner pad is blocking it. These are EBC FA140HH, the correct pads I'm pretty sure. Thanks acav | ||
| Bill0351 |
I have no idea if this is your problem, but my last set of EBC pads were way too thick to get in. I managed to chip one when I threw it in a fit of rage, so I couldn't even return them. I ordered a set of Lyndall Golds and they slipped right in with no problem at all. After I got the right pads, it was a 5 minute repair. | ||
| Schwiiing |
Not sure if the design is the same, but I just replaced the rear pads on my M2. When I went to replace the caliper, I found the same issue. The mounting bolts that hold the caliper have a rubber boot covered assembly that allows the caliper to move inward/outward so it remains centered on the disk as the pads wear. I used a pair of channel lock pliers to squeeze the bolt assembly (shifting the caliper outward a bit) and the gap between the pads lined right up. | ||
| Acav80 |
OK so I did figure it out. Just as you are saying Schwiiing (nice name, dude) the whole assembly floats on the two bolts covered by rubber boots. Now I know. Funny how taking a pause for even 5 minutes when something stumps you can lead to the answer. I took a break, posted that question, went back out, and BAM! Got 'er done and went riding. Thanks all! | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
I managed to chip one when I threw it in a fit of rage I see we studied under the same mentor. | ||
| Riding_tall |
I managed to chip one when I threw it in a fit of rage Same tactic I apply(ed) to plumbing and golf. Gave up both. Acav80 - How do you like the EBC's ? I just put in a set of Lyndall's and really like them over the stock pad's. Feel is much better and the pulsing that I was starting to get is gone. I was thinking about putting in the newer tripple-rate springs but with the new pads I don't really need them. (Message edited by riding_tall on April 01, 2009) | ||
| Acav80 |
I have lyndall gold's up front and now EBC HH in the rear. The HH in the rear is giving ALOT more power than the stock rear pads. So far so good. And only 36 bucks for the set from the local shop. The Lyndalls are good too, but I think next I'll try the EBC HH up front, see how they compare. Another brake pad thread rears its ugly head!  | ||
| Swordsman |
Yeah, I hear a lot of good things about the Lyndalls, but thus far I really haven't been wowed. They honestly feel spongy to me. But at least I'm not getting the jarring brake deposits anymore. ~SM |
