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Old 06-05-2010, 03:50 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by 5th_bike
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Originally Posted by xt477
Check the guide pins. (#6 and #8 on the diagram) If they are frozen the caliper can only push on the piston side. I was told that Suzuki is bad about not lubing them from the factory causing them top freeze up. With the caliper off you should be able to slide the caliper back and forth on them easily. With every brake job you should lube with non petrol based grease or replace them.
Aha, I was wondering why my brake pads had worn unevenly.
I will silicone grease the boots and pins, and let you know how it goes.
With everything working properly the pad on the piston side will always wear more than the one on the outside.
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