Pistons and pins moving smoothly. video of wheel cylinder "pullback" syndrome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQrTuwBdXxs&feature=related Edward At 05:45 PM 9/11/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >sounds like progress. >I always put 'disc brake quiet' on the back of the pads myself. > >I wouldn't go by appearance so much as how they feel and work..the >front discs and pads. > >did you check for smooth movement of front caliper pistons.. >and guide pins if it's the later style ? > >I don't think you over did it especially .. >some hot brake smell by itself is not a big deal. > >wheel cylinder 'pulling back' ? > >perhaps 'weak' ? |
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