Re: [ST] Rear Brake Pad Replacement Question (2002 RS)

[Dave Bardell <dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

EBC lists two different pads for the RS  FA215/2 and FA 214/2.  Sounds 
like you need the other.

Dave Bardell
Millerstown, PA

Garry Simmons wrote:

>>So my question is, do I have the wrong pads for my bike, or is it OK to
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>swap
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>>which pad the pistons push against (as would be required to use the EBCs)?
>>I'm totally ignorant of the issues (if any) here, the shop is closed, but
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>I
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>>want to ride tomorrow...
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>I believe I've figured it out after further inspection of the caliper. I've
>got the wrong pads. There are guides or something protruding from the piston
>side of the caliper that the shorter pad fits into nicely. The longer pad
>with the "hook" would be on top of the one guide nub thingie (how THAT for
>talking tech!).
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>Sigh... Off to the shop first thing in the morning for new pads...
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>Garry
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