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Post by Kahn on Apr 28, 2017 19:36:26 GMT -6
I was going to bug Speed about this but the Man is busy and I'll be damned if I stand in his way of getting that Meanie ready for Maggie Valley.
So all you MeanStreakers, on my way home tonight I notice the braking power on the wheels was noticeably down from normal. They were still grabbing, but with much less force than before.
Once home Ellie and I walked through everything and nothing looked out of place or off. No leaks, the calipers still appear to apply pressure, the oil seems fine so I am baffled.
Any one experience this before? Any ideas what I should be looking at? We thought we might have seen some uneven wear on the pads of left vs right sides, but that's a stretch too. I guess I don't have much of a choice besides taking the calipers apart?
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Post by Kahn on Apr 28, 2017 20:50:17 GMT -6
Well, I don't know what the hell is going on with the front brakes. I just went out, looked it all over and took it out for a little spin. Did 2 panic stops and everything seemed fine. Just like normal. So I guess we'll wait and see if it shows up again. BTW, what does anyone recommend for pads? I think I remember someone saying stick with the stock pads?
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Post by lee on Apr 28, 2017 23:45:16 GMT -6
Bleeding would be my first thought, another idea might be that something is hanging up the pad movement just a little, like gunk or rougness on the rod that they slide on.
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Post by sikotic on Apr 30, 2017 0:16:50 GMT -6
Well, I don't know what the hell is going on with the front brakes. I just went out, looked it all over and took it out for a little spin. Did 2 panic stops and everything seemed fine. Just like normal. So I guess we'll wait and see if it shows up again. BTW, what does anyone recommend for pads? I think I remember someone saying stick with the stock pads? I've heard both stock and EBC pads are good. Whatever you do don't get some cheapo set from Amazon (I did before I knew better and will be likely forking out for EBC's soon). I have been fighting brake filth in the wheels and anything remotely close to them ever since.
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Post by Streak07 on Apr 30, 2017 9:10:33 GMT -6
Bleed first but the panic stops might be what fixed it. If you brake very easy the pads glaze over and it reduces stopping power and get them noisy. Power stops break the glaze, same as pulling them and scuffing with sandpaper, and return performance and get rid of noise.
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Post by Kahn on May 1, 2017 11:32:13 GMT -6
Bleed first but the panic stops might be what fixed it. If you brake very easy the pads glaze over and it reduces stopping power and get them noisy. Power stops break the glaze, same as pulling them and scuffing with sandpaper, and return performance and get rid of noise. It sounds crazy Streak, but I guess panic stops will now be a regular part of my maintenance routine.
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Post by lee on May 1, 2017 14:23:51 GMT -6
I do that every now & then on my way home when the street's empty. Always a good idea to test brakes & yourself when there isn't actual panic involved.
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Post by Streak07 on May 1, 2017 15:21:07 GMT -6
They don't necessarily have to be full on panic stops, but I would classify it as pretty aggressive braking. Don't go locking them up and risk hurting yourself.
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Post by ponkster on May 4, 2017 2:35:48 GMT -6
Some time air in the brake lines ( there is always some left in there) moves and give a change in brake feel - a good tip is to pull the brake lever in to the grip and tie it off and leave it over night , this allows the air to find its way back to the brake reservoir.
I know this sounds like nonsense but it does work and I do it from time to time to firm up my levers .
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