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Mfell2112
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 07:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yea I know dumb question however the Buell is my first street bike. I have almost 12,000 miles on her and it seems I am hearing some noise from the front brake. Also, any suggestions on a good non metallic pad? Any pointers on installing the new pads. I have the manual.

Thanks

Mike
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Crusty
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 08:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Don't use the DP pads that say,For Race Use Only. They work much better than the stock pads, but they destroyed my front rotor in less than 5,000 miles.
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Shotgun
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Mike, the stock pads are great for M2 front replacements. Simple job, 5 minutes tops. Follow the manual.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 11:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I got about 15k on my front pads. Just replaced with the factory parts, they were a little pricey but I have been happy with them.
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Cyclonemick
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
just do a visual check from time to time. If you are hearing noises chances are you are ruining you rotor or will be soon.
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99cyclone
Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 12:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I've got just short of 13k on my '99 M2. The back brake pads were ready for replacement recently, but the fronts have plenty of life left.

What kind of noise do you hear?

Mine is noisy when I push it around the garage, but not at all when riding.
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Blake
Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 12:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Stock pads are great. Pad wear varies greatly with type of use. One long agressive track day will toast a set of new front pads.
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