 should the brake pads always be touching the disc?
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take take take is all I can do at this forum. At some point I will be able to give. As I mentioned before, my BA is brand new and when I am rolling it around the garage to park it I can feel and hear friction. Upon further inspection, both the front and rear pads are always in contact with with the discs? Is this normal?
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Yes, with disc brakes the pads always lightly rub the rotors.
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Loquacious
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Don't worry about it. Most ppl here just like to hear themselves type & never give good info. 
we should do this every weekend!
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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if you need any advice on fat chicks though, Yota is the man you want to talk to! 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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I live in the sun downunder
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if you need any advice on fat chicks though, Yota is the man you want to talk to!
Come on Dave you know that fat chicks were built for comfort and not speed.
Why rush a good thing.
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Fe Butt
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and are like a moped, fun to ride but you wouldn't want your friends to see you on one. 
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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I live in the sun downunder
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and are like a moped, fun to ride but you wouldn't want your friends to see you on one.
I thought this thread was about brake pads. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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I thought this thread was about brake pads.
it is, and the affect of fat girls and brake fade
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Stickman Yogi
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Oh, they can wear you down... they can REALLY wear you down!
Live to love, love to live.
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Loquacious
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if you need any advice on fat chicks though, Yota is the man you want to talk to!
Come on Dave you know that fat chicks were built for comfort and not speed.
I thought they sing 
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I thought they sing
Not 'til it's over... not 'til it's over (that being they is all worn out)!
Live to love, love to live.
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Loquacious
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If they sing it's too late
we should do this every weekend!
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i just hope you have a Speedie,cause you're gonna need dual front discs to stop with a big ol beast on the back!
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it is, and the affect of fat girls and brake fade
What was that about you fading Dave
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I live in the sun downunder
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it is, and the affect of fat girls and brake fade
What was that about you fading Dave
Be fair Staffo, Dave only fades when the fat lady sings.
FrankW
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