Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:35:08 -0800 - Message No. 2279
From: "ynotfix"

Subject: Re: Re[2]: Shit happens




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> Subject: Re: Re[2]: (XRV) Shit happens
> |     If you change the disk and it's not a HONDA disk you must change
also 
> |     the "brake plaquets" (i don't know the name in english, GARNITURES
ou 
> |     PASTILLES DE FREIN in French, PASTILLAS DE FRENO in Spanish ). If
the 
> |     disk and the "plaquets" are not from the same constructor the disk
OR 
> |     the "plaquets" will be eroded prematurely. 
> 
> Dear Francisco,
> thanx for the info. But if I use not a Honda disk, then (IMO) I also have
> to chance the second disc not only the brake block (pad?), because
otherwise 
> I think that I have a different brake effect on both discs and the bike
> could become unstable.

This is not true. There is no problem with using a different pad and disc
on either side. If that were not the case then Trans Alps with only one
disc would brake to one side all the time. And the pads will wear the same
on any manufacturers disc as long as the surface is as new. Besides all the
parts are made to certain specifications and the variances are slight if
any at all.
 ...................                                                       
                                                   
Tony Angco   

'96 Triumph Trophy 1200, & '96 Trident 900
 Honda '85  XLV750R & '96 Africa Twin  XRV750T
'89 Hawk GT650
Ride safe....Ride aware.....Ride FAST!
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