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Old 07-12-2009, 02:55 PM   #51 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by taredog View Post
Most of us have single piston calipers. It is very important that the caliper can move on it's mounting bolts. What did the inside pad and the other side of the caliper look like? May have been rust plus a frozen caliper problem.
I didn't specifically check the slider pins / calipers, but I don't believe it's the problem. (Based on pedal feel & stopping ability seeming normal).

When I get back on land next month, I'll sort out the brakes and all questions will be answered.


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