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SnotMe80
03-18-2002, 09:09 PM
i have a 98 300ex and i keep having to replace the rear pads-the caliper is working fine-i think it has to do with the parking brake-how can i take that off? any suggestions? thanks
Rob
tprender
03-19-2002, 10:48 AM
Take the 2 bolts out that holds it on and it is off. Put on a back palte for $10-15 depending who you buy it from.
cdalejef
03-19-2002, 11:35 AM
Also, check the kind of brake pads you are running. Metallic pads will out last standard pads by as much a 3 times. I have had the standard pads wear out in race if it is muddy. The Metallic are always a few dollars more but will pay for them selves quickly. The only drawback is the wear rotors a little quicker.
SnotMe80
03-19-2002, 08:02 PM
yes i am running the EBC sintered metal brake pads-these are the good ones! anyone else?
thanks
Rob
cdalejef
03-19-2002, 08:45 PM
I believe the ones with an X in the part number are the bad ones.
SnotMe80
03-19-2002, 08:46 PM
were can i get a back plate?
thanks
cdalejef
03-19-2002, 08:52 PM
We sell them!
SnotMe80
03-19-2002, 08:55 PM
sorry already just placed on order with exriders.com-sorry
but thanks
Rob
SnotMe80
03-19-2002, 08:56 PM
were does the plate go-on the handle bars or the rear caliper itself? how does it work?
thanks again
Rob
cdalejef
03-19-2002, 09:01 PM
It replaces the e-brake bracket on the left side of the caliper.
SnotMe80
03-20-2002, 07:59 PM
okay thanks!!!
Rob
oynot400
03-21-2002, 08:26 AM
I had the same problem on my 440. Take the piston out of the rear caliper and clean it up with some emory cloth. Mine had a little edge on it. Once I had it cleaned up I have not replaced the brake pads in several months. ;)
JabberJaw
03-21-2002, 08:47 AM
I am impressed with the EBC SV Severe Duty pads I purchased.