Suffering fuel economy?

No Worries · 07-30-2009, 11:32 AM

Disc brakes are supposed to take up the slack of new or worn pads. The O-ring in the caliper, which is actually square-edged, moves the pads away from the rotor. Either it ain't doing it's job, or the piston and or the bore is pitted so the piston can't withdraw. Have you done a good bleeding?

Amber Lamps · 07-30-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

Disc brakes are supposed to take up the slack of new or worn pads. The O-ring in the caliper, which is actually square-edged, moves the pads away from the rotor. Either it ain't doing it's job, or the piston and or the bore is pitted so the piston can't withdraw. Have you done a good bleeding?

That's a good point but the problem would have been the same with the old set-up right?

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07-30-2009, 11:32 AM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Disc brakes are supposed to take up the slack of new or worn pads. The O-ring in the caliper, which is actually square-edged, moves the pads away from the rotor. Either it ain't doing it's job, or the piston and or the bore is pitted so the piston can't withdraw. Have you done a good bleeding?