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Message started by verslagen1 on 07/28/16 at 09:54:03

Title: Brake pad thickness
Post by verslagen1 on 07/28/16 at 09:54:03

I got some cheap pads that are too thick.

I found 1 post that says it should be 7mm thick.

Mine measure 8.5mm.

Does anybody have a measurement for new pad thickness to confirm?

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by youzguyz on 07/28/16 at 10:03:52

Brand new EBC FA106.
8mm entire pad (metal back + brake material)

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by KennyG on 07/28/16 at 10:03:55

Verslagen,

I have new brake pads in the package that measure 9.38mm including the packaging and the packaging measures 1.06mm.

I am guessing my pads measure measure almost 8.5mm

kenny G

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by Dave on 07/28/16 at 10:38:01

I understand that some ATV bikes use the same pad shape for the rear axle - but they do have thicker material.

Have a belt sander or a Milling machine? :-?

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by verslagen1 on 07/28/16 at 12:19:44

I wish they'd let use the surface grinder 8-)
But I took a 1mm off with big @$$ disc grinder.
I'll have to check the piston to see if it's stuck.

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by KennyG on 07/28/16 at 13:48:48

Verslagen,

Are you saying there was not enough space for the new pads to fit in the brake cylinder and then slide the cylinder back over the disk?

I just looked at the reviews on the pads I purchased and there is nothing negative reported.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by Kris01 on 07/28/16 at 19:47:03

I used the EBC FA106 pads and had no problems getting them to fit. I seem to remember someone saying another part number was too thick. Whatcha using?

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by Ruttly on 07/29/16 at 10:11:22

Fleabay strikes again !

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by verslagen1 on 07/29/16 at 11:32:37

Musta been the heat...
when I finally got them in, there was plenty of clearance. :-?
Disc is just about worn out anyway.

Title: Re: Brake pad thickness
Post by Tocsik on 07/29/16 at 12:13:04

Good to hear ya got it figgerd out.
Hey, what're your plans for a new disc? And how many miles are showing currently? I've seen EBC rotors supposedly for our bikes bt never investigated whether they truly have the correct mounting points.