samneric Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Installed new pads last night (forgot what a NIGHTMARE twisting those pistons back in is!) and got a bit of a squeal when I test drove it. Figured they just needed to bed in but this morning they got worse...I cringed every time I hit the brakes cuz I don't want peeps thinkin old subes are rattle boxes. Several odd things I noticed while installing.... The shrink wrapped copper spring parts were only half complete - only a set for one caliper. Then when I had the moly grease installed - the damn pads wouldn't fit in the caliper and comparing to the old ones, they seemed to be over sized due to poor manufacturing so I filed the tops down until they would fit in the groove. Anways, I forgot the brand name (it was three letters, maybe mgx or something) but was wondering if anyone else had a bad experience with pads??? I'm look at 'em again tonight to see if I can spot why they arn't releasing.... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samneric Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 So this is where I get to call myself "Mc Fly". I turned in the pistons but one of them wasn't lined up with the notch on the pad :-\ I also cleaned off all that moly grease cuz its only gonna collect brake dust and clog up the pad's travel at a later date. Silent as a mouse now :banana: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samneric Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 "Now it's time to make like a tree and ... get outta here" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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