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Old 08-21-2013, 11:36 PM   #7
OldNTired
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Re: Help after a front brake job

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Originally Posted by namari
No, the service guide didn't say anything about that. No doubt that the pads were slightly too thick. I should have sanded them down a hair more. Just wondering if leaving them the way they are and letting them wear down naturally is fine, or if it's going to harm something.
Just a thought. Your bike is 14 years old. Sometimes, with age, the brake line(s) will get soft
and colapse. This can/will prevent the fluid from going back to the MC and will keep pressure
on the caliper, causing the pads to press against the rotor. Have had this happen with a car.
If the hose feels soft, replace it.
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