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Old 03-03-2006, 10:01
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do all s12 rear brakes end up looking like this, cos ive had 3 now and they have all been fecked....


or have i just been unlucky? also ive got some new pads is it worth fitting them, or should i wait til i get some new rear disks as well.
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Old 03-03-2006, 10:06
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Well I think the best pads available for the S12 is the Porterfield. This is from what I have heard Steve Carter say after comparing various pads. Red stuff isnt available for the S12 though. There is a new and old red stuff compound which is prob why people are saying they're shit on the basis of the old pads.

Don't know if EBC could be arsed to make a batch of them though.
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Old 03-03-2006, 10:09
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Only half the pad is on the pads because someone has installed them wrong!

There is a location nipple on the rear of the pads that must slot into the piston. If not it will hit the disc on the piss just like yours.

The discs on the S12 are 22 front and prob only 12mm on the rear. One of the best way to get better braking is to get spanking new discs as only 2mm wear will reduce their ability.
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Old 03-03-2006, 10:30
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do you recon the cheap ones off ebay are worth getting then?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-of-Brake-...QQcmdZViewItem

£30 posted?
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Old 03-03-2006, 10:56
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Might as well.

I would get new discs all round, some decent pads, do the fluid all in one hit.
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Old 03-03-2006, 11:11
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i always make sure i give the discs a good thick coating of axel grease for winter use, it stops them rusting lol,(FOR FUCK SAKE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME).
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Old 03-03-2006, 11:22
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You say that but when I used to do a lot of riding i used to lightly spray the brakes surface with wd40 and it makes the brakes grab better
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Old 03-03-2006, 14:04
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If I could get hold of Porterfield pads for £35 would anyone be interested?

These would be at least £80 normally
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Old 03-03-2006, 14:20
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pagid do brake pads for the s12
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Old 03-03-2006, 14:22
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i have a link on my home computer i will post it up when i get home thats where i got my grooved discs and pads from and the kyb shocks speedy delivery aswell
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