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user removed · 09-16-2013, 03:02 PM

My point was that you may want to check your calipers to see if they are operating properly. Most calipers made in the last 25 years will slightly "retract" the piston when pressure is released. If your calipers are sticking or your brakes are dragging and it is noticeable to any extent, then you want to check the calipers over thoroughly before you put a "bandaid" over another problem.

I used to check mine with a digital thermometer, and while Frank's method is better for those who feel competent to tackle a caliper overhaul, very few of my customers appreciated repairs that were not necessary and I'm sure that feeling applies to almost everyone here without exception. Not an issue for those who fix their own.

My method has worked fine for me on this bike, which has just over 10k miles in 25 years. Most brake systems should be thoroughly inspected and serviced when they hit the 10 year mark and 100k miles, unless that particular vehicle is known for premature failures of brake components. like the old Ford Aerostars, which were known for eating brake pads.

What concerns me is if you install drag reduction clips and they are too strong and your calipers are working as they did when new, you could create a situation where the pads are retracted too much and your brake performance is degraded.

regards
Mech

09-16-2013, 03:02 PM	#77 (permalink)
user removed Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,927 Thanks: 877 Thanked 2,024 Times in 1,304 Posts	My point was that you may want to check your calipers to see if they are operating properly. Most calipers made in the last 25 years will slightly "retract" the piston when pressure is released. If your calipers are sticking or your brakes are dragging and it is noticeable to any extent, then you want to check the calipers over thoroughly before you put a "bandaid" over another problem. I used to check mine with a digital thermometer, and while Frank's method is better for those who feel competent to tackle a caliper overhaul, very few of my customers appreciated repairs that were not necessary and I'm sure that feeling applies to almost everyone here without exception. Not an issue for those who fix their own. My method has worked fine for me on this bike, which has just over 10k miles in 25 years. Most brake systems should be thoroughly inspected and serviced when they hit the 10 year mark and 100k miles, unless that particular vehicle is known for premature failures of brake components. like the old Ford Aerostars, which were known for eating brake pads. What concerns me is if you install drag reduction clips and they are too strong and your calipers are working as they did when new, you could create a situation where the pads are retracted too much and your brake performance is degraded. regards Mech Last edited by user removed; 09-16-2013 at 10:13 PM..