va_yzrider
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- Apr 28, 2003
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What exactly does the thin metal backing on the pad do? I know there is a piece of material (maybe Kevlar?) between the pad and the backing that may act as a heat shield, but does it have any other purpose? I'm assuming that what I think is the heat shield protects the caliper piston from heating up too much.
The reason I ask is that my rear brake started to drag last time I was at the track. It caused my bike to almost overheat due to the excessive strain put on the engine. After inspecting the caliper, everything is in order except for the pad backing. The thin metal backing is bent away from the pad and may be causing the drag. I'm wondering if I can't just remove it as a temporary fix or until I get a chance to straighten it (although it has a bad indention caused by the piston).
Anyone in the know?
Thanks
The reason I ask is that my rear brake started to drag last time I was at the track. It caused my bike to almost overheat due to the excessive strain put on the engine. After inspecting the caliper, everything is in order except for the pad backing. The thin metal backing is bent away from the pad and may be causing the drag. I'm wondering if I can't just remove it as a temporary fix or until I get a chance to straighten it (although it has a bad indention caused by the piston).
Anyone in the know?
Thanks
