mdkuni
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I was looking for a cheep way to replace brake pads on a 98 VMAX 600 XT. Kimpex where about half the price of OEM so I ordered a set.
The pads do not fit at all with the metal backing installed. Without the backing installed I can get them over the rotor just barely and have to work hard to get them into position. Installed they are way to tight and I can't get the rotor to move.
Just curious if I am missing something. Is it possible to file them down?
The pads do not fit at all with the metal backing installed. Without the backing installed I can get them over the rotor just barely and have to work hard to get them into position. Installed they are way to tight and I can't get the rotor to move.
Just curious if I am missing something. Is it possible to file them down?
You might have to compress the caliper(slowly)
mdkuni
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I did several times. One side will stay in completely while the other returns some upon releasing.
It could have a bit of crud or corosion on the piston. A quick fix would be to put the best old pad on one side and a new one on the other. run it for a while until the new one wears down a bit.
mdkuni
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mcviper said:
Awesome idea! Thank you.
As the old pads wore, did you or a service shop ever top off the brake reservoir...if so, then use a (turkey baster) & remove some, then push in the caliper piston...see if that helps...what is the thickness of a new O.E.M.pad as to the one you got...same or not...fix it right & not band-aid it...it may be me your pulling up behind & may not be able to stop...I would not be very happy...my .02
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gild
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reservoir
is the reservoir too full ?
is the reservoir too full ?
OnDaTrail
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You can also crack the bleeder screw while you compress the piston.
take the top off of the resivior
mdkuni
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If I take the top off the bleeder screw and push the piston out should it let out enough fluid to allow the piston to stay compressed?
It shouldn't come back on it's own. Like others said it likely has no place to put the displaced fluid. Loosen the top of the reservoir and wrap with a shop rag to catch the excess fluid.
well did you get it
Yamidude59
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Compressing the piston can be a pain as i found out, it has to go in evenly, if you don't do it evenly it will catch on once side, but even with the bleeder screw loosened it is still going to go in hard....
mdkuni
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The pads are just too thick for this sled. I let some fluid out of the bleeder screw and got the piston in all the way but it still was not enough. I used one old brake pad that still had some life and used a new one. I will keep an eye on them and swap them when need be. Thanks for the help!
