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Ok, folks -- hopefully a simple question:

Replaced the pads on my Speedy this past weekend -- pretty straightforward, I think. However, the front left brake caliper doesn't appear to be aligned correctly -- it looks really, really close to the rotor, and it sounds like the pad is rubbing when the brakes are not applied.

I have a new tech manual on the way to use as a reference, but I'd be happier if someone could just tell me what, if anything, I screwed up.

It's notable that the original pad on that side -- the one that's rubbing -- was WAY more worn than the opposite one.

I'm trying to remember which side of the caliper it's on -- it's the outside, so I think that's the side with the actual pots.

So. Suggestions?

--Jaeger

Clean and use some high temp never size on the pins it slides on and be sure the piston is moving freely.

You might need to clean the brake pistons w/a scotchbrite pad. They can get pretty corroded.

Ok, thanks, folks. I'll check back for more suggestions, but I think Dog's suggestion about the lube is prob it. BrianT, the pistons seemed surprisingly clean when I pulled 'em apart, but I'll certainly take a look when i pull 'em apart to do the pins.

I'll also try to take some pix so y'all can see what I'm talking about.

--Jaeger