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jimbenge · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:24 pm Post subject: Cheap EBay Bake Pads

I bought a set of cheap front brake pads on EBay for the k1100RS and went to install them and they look identical to BMW OEM parts except they don't have the little springs riveted to them. Should I get some rivets and put them on the new pads or are they not really necessary ?

Thanks in advance...
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1995 K1100LT
1993 K1100RS & Getaway trailer
K100RT with 1985 EML sidecar & Kwik-Kamp Trailer
2006 Harley 1200R Sportster

Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:06 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure those are there as an anti-squeal device.

Spray some of this on the backs of the pads instead:

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bmwmick · Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:24 am Post subject:

They are anti-rattle springs, if you don't hear the noise, you
don't need them. Smile

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KOG#175
'93 K1100LT, '96 R1100RT, '84 R100RS, 2010 Kawasaki C-14
Tucson, AZ

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:53 am Post subject:

Rotors rattle, pads squeal. Very Happy

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

bmwmick · Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:44 am Post subject:

Pads rattle too, these pads were designed long before we had
full floating rotors. Smile

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KOG#175
'93 K1100LT, '96 R1100RT, '84 R100RS, 2010 Kawasaki C-14
Tucson, AZ

hockeyshifter · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:52 pm Post subject:

i bought a cheap set of rear pads off of Fleabay to replace the OEM's
first what a differance in stopping power if i am not paying attention the ABS activates with a heavy foot but i did purchase i a euro made set for the front... same issues it will put me over the handle bars.

but as for the clips / springs they should alllready be their. most of the time you only need to replace the thingy if it is rusted away and dose not work. i have learned over time the anti rattle clips do more harm than good once the corrosion has set in. when i have reinstalled the buggers they tend cause the new pads to hang up and not retract fully from the rotor...
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jimbenge · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:49 pm Post subject:

Well I went ahead and took the springs off the old set and riveted them on the new set. That was easy enough, but I did have trouble putting the pads back on because the springs keep hanging up, finally got them on though. Don't know how they will react yet because I am just putting the bike back together after painting the whole right side after a tip over. Another story.

Thanks for the replies......
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Jim Benge, San Diego, CA.

1995 K1100LT
1993 K1100RS & Getaway trailer
K100RT with 1985 EML sidecar & Kwik-Kamp Trailer
2006 Harley 1200R Sportster

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject:

I recently fitted new pads with springs. They wouldn't fit until I had seriously altered them. At the time, I wondered if they were worth the bother as my previous bikes rarely had them fitted. Couldn't hear the rattle above the noise from the worn bobbins Laughing

Seriously, never ever heard a rattle without springs. just my 2d (English pence)
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