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Old 04-10-2012, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg View Post
Thanks Alyn, The brake performance has dropped off significantly and the pads appear to have a thin harder layer on the surface. I have not checked the fluid yet. I was not aware you could do this as a DIY fix. Will just be a case of filing off the top surface?
Filing sounds excessive.

I would use a good quality aluminium oxide paper P120 grit wrapped round a flat piece of wood or metal.

Or put the sheet on a flat surface and rub the pads on it, keeping them as flat as possible.
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Keep it on the black stuff and leave the pit boards alone
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