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Posted:  15 Jun 2008 18:54   Last Edited By: XB12Xmike	[?]
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How long do the stock pads usually last? I am at 4400 miles and my front brake is starting to pulse alittle (not too bad) and the pads look very low. I read that Lyndall Gold+'s are the ticket to the cure? I guess i should do front and rear at same time. I just changed my oil, and if I do the brakes myself, when i bring it in for the 5k service, it will be cheap. Are Brake pads difficult to replace? I am worried about the tools I have (all metric cuz of my vdub) Is that 99.00 tool kit any good? Thanks for any info, Mike

Posted:  15 Jun 2008 20:10	[?]
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the pads were easy I bought a set of EBC and think that they are ok I only used two allen heads and a piston tool. in all it took about 20 min . the hardest part of the job was that i dint rotate the wheel so that the caliper was in between the spokes.

Posted:  15 Jun 2008 22:13	[?]
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if you just use the bike for commuting and normal riding, the lyndall, although a very good product, might be a bit over the top. get sintered pads like ebc, ferodo, etc if you do the occasional offroad, cm44 sintered is your best choice...they act better in muddy conditions for agressive street riding, you're better of with the cm55 pads and for street with the occasional trackdays, get the cm66.

Posted:  16 Jun 2008 02:31	[?]
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Thanks for the info.

Posted:  17 Jun 2008 04:32	[?]
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What are some sources for the EBC pad's ? I must have put on the wrong glasses today but I can't seem to find them anywhere for the Uly. I put a set of EBC pad's on my truck about a month ago and I'm impressed with them. Also read that good pad's will bring the rear brake from decorative to functional.

Posted:  17 Jun 2008 10:45	[?]
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here's a link from the ebc website. just put in your location and it will show you the closest dealers: click

Posted:  18 Jun 2008 04:11	[?]
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Thanks LeFox .. only about 20 dealers here in Atlanta !! I did put on the wrong glasses or let my mind slip out of gear.

Posted:  18 Jun 2008 09:43	[?]
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Posted:  21 Jun 2008 01:36   Last Edited By: XB12Xmike	[?]
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After looking for ebc pads and failing to find them, and finding STOCK pads (instock at dealer @ 61.40),.... I got my order in at ASB in time today before they go on vacation: -Gel Thick Handlebar Grips -Aprilia Tuono Mirrors -CM55 front pads Hopefully the pulsing stops with the pads and the mirrors are suppossed to be a huge improvement,

Posted:  21 Jun 2008 02:32	[?]
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Pads won't be stopping your pulsing problem.....

Posted:  21 Jun 2008 13:37	[?]
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yea I know it does sound illogical...but a few folks say it did help thiers,...but then again, those folks bought the Lyndalls (along with a thorough cleaning) ....worth a shot imho.

Posted:  04 Jul 2008 18:57	[?]
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I installed the Aprilia Tuono Mirrors and must say its a HUGE improvement. If 10 is perfect (w/barends) these are 8 (without barends) and the originals would be a 4!! (IMHO) I am gonna wait till my 5k service to have the rotor looked at before I install the pads.

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