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Author Message   Anthrop Posted on Friday, July 19, 2013 - 01:23 pm:        Is it bad that the brake pad that makes contact with the piston wore down faster than the other pad? Also, when I went to install the new pads ( http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/900135475) I couldn't get the caliper back onto the rotor because pads were too thick. So, I just replaced the pad that actually comes into contact with the piston and was able to get it installed. I'm assuming this isn't optimal but the rear braking function seem to be working (at least when I took it for a short spin around the block). Any thoughts/advise would be much appreciated!   Harleyelf Posted on Friday, July 19, 2013 - 01:34 pm:        The pins that let the caliper float are binding. Remove them, clean them, lubricate them, and swap the pads.   Anthrop Posted on Friday, July 19, 2013 - 04:05 pm:        Thanks, Harleyelf. That fixed the issue and I've got the new pads in now!   Harleyelf Posted on Friday, July 19, 2013 - 09:50 pm:        Glad to help. I worried about you riding with mismatched pads.   Bluzm2 Posted on Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:02 am:        That issues seems to happen a lot. The front pin is usually the culprit. I use brake assembly grease, it has lots of moly and a high heat tolerance. I tried synth grease but it didn't work as well or as long.

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