| Author | Message | ||
     Pavepirate |
Hey can someone help me ? My brakes aren't what they used to be and the pads are still thick, maybe there contaminated or something ,but has anyone cleaned there disks before and what have you used? thanks for the help buell bros and sisters Patrick | ||
| Chadr81 |
I kind of had the same problems running the stock pads. Switch over to the Lyndall Golds, and that will fix everything. They cleaned off the rotors by just having them on there. Chad | ||
| Punkid8888 |
Not trying to be rude, but use the Search function or check the knowledge Vault, tons of info on this topic | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Changing to the Lyndall Gold Pads from American Sport bike normally solves the problem of pulsing brakes. However, Pirate doesn't mention pulsing per se. There are a couple of other things that can cause poor braking. 1. Rotors can be cleaned on the bike with "brake cleaner". This is a special solvent that removes brake dust and most deposits of brake pads that adhere to the rotors. 2. Better cleaning can be done by removing the rotors, and refinishing them when a hone sold for the purpose by American Sport bike. Best done by putting the hone in a drill press. 3. Water and air eventually get into the brake fluid, reducing it's effectiveness. Changing the brake fluid every year is a good practice, and doesn't take long once you get the hang of it. Much easier if two people do it. Of course if you follow steps one through three, and then replace your pads with Lyndall Golds you will definitely be good to go. | ||
| Chadr81 |
I would just throw on the Lyndall Golds. I didn't have any pulsing in my brakes, just poor breaking performance... like he was saying he had. The Lyndalls are a rougher compound and will clean off the rotors while out on a good ride. No need to take off the rotor and use the honing tool, just put on the new pads and go. Chad |
