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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: daftduc on May 04, 2011, 08:25:27 PM

Title: Slightly uneven brake pads; ok to still use?
Post by: daftduc on May 04, 2011, 08:25:27 PM
So I got some new rotors for my bike.  While I was waiting for the rotors to be delivered I inspected the pads.  They have plenty of life left in them but I noticed one pad was slightly unevenly worn.  One side of the pad has about 1mm more material than the other side.  This was likely due to a caliper issue which I have since taken care of.  I'm just wondering if the pad is ok to still use.   
Title: Re: Slightly uneven brake pads; ok to still use?
Post by: Ddan on May 05, 2011, 02:22:57 AM
You could probably use the old pads, but I would use fresh pads on new rotors.  If you do use the old ones, put them on a belt sander to remove any glaze and expose fresh friction material, and regardless of using new or old pads  make sure you bed them in properly.
Title: Re: Slightly uneven brake pads; ok to still use?
Post by: Buckethead on May 05, 2011, 03:13:27 AM
Yup. What ^^^ he said.

New pads are cheap. Think of this as an excuse to try a new compound with a little more/less bite than stock to see if you like em.