New rear brake pads - bedding in period?

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Re: New rear brake pads - bedding in period?

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Thanks Dave,

Yes the NCT does measure handbrake effectiveness, coincidentally on my first test this was the main failure (only by a small margin though - above 50% was a fail and mine got a 55%)

So I ordered new shoes too and that part passed ok today, so I think the handbrake should be ok.

I know what you mean though - I'm not comfortable having one wheel so much hotter. I'm thinking really after shoes, pads and rotors I may just complete the set and do the callipers. If you didn't mind could you post the link for the calipers you purchased from Brake International?

Thanks

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Re: New rear brake pads - bedding in period?

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If you want to keep your original calipers these guys will refurbish them for you - http://biggred.co.uk/

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Re: New rear brake pads - bedding in period?

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I had all four of mine refurbed at SJ Sports at a couple of months intervals per pair, they came back like new they only took about two weeks for each pair,
they cost me about £75 each all in.

They will supply refurbed replacements if you can't wait but I wanted mine back so that I knew they would fit.

Anyway I did have other things to get on with while I waited.

Ian.

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Re: New rear brake pads - bedding in period?

Post by DavidOliver »

Sharrar. I bought two new front calipers EPB from Brakes International (www.brakesint.co.uk) in May 2017.
Each cost 55.33 pounds with discount and before VAT. Delivery to Spain was 15 pounds.


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Re: New rear brake pads - bedding in period?

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Thanks again everyone - that's the thing I love about this forum - loads of good advice and some great options to choose from!

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