2 Wks to bare metal. EBC total garbage?

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TopoGeigeo said:
Can you measure the rotor with a mic? See if it's under spec. That sounds kinda fishy to me, the pads should smooth out a rotor like that. And if that was the case, the rotor would be under spec now and should be replaced. So measure it. Not sure what happened to your pad material, there was no drag on the rear when you installed? After you pumped the brake back up?
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Ya ill measure them I asked the mechanic that and he didn't measure them but he said the rotor is still in good shape

There was no drag on the rear after I just replaced my rear pads 20 min ago. Seems to be working fine, I backed out master cylinder mayb that was causing the extra drag. I lubed and cleaned the pin and piston. I'm hoping that its fixed, ill keep an eye out on the thickness
 
ThrottleThrow said:
Ya ill measure them I asked the mechanic that and he didn't measure them but he said the rotor is still in good shape

There was no drag on the rear after I just replaced my rear pads 20 min ago. Seems to be working fine, I backed out master cylinder mayb that was causing the extra drag. I lubed and cleaned the pin and piston. I'm hoping that its fixed, ill keep an eye out on the thickness
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This is highly suspicious to me ThrottleThrow. I've never seen a chewed rotor "fix itself." Car rotors are machined, bike rotors are usually replaced if you've gone down to metal on metal as there's not much thickness to them, and they'll be scored and warped. You are now facing chewing another set of pads, as well as a pulsation when applying the rear brakes. A new rotor will cost you around $400, but I'm sure you can find a used one cheaper. Call the dealer and find out if the SV rear rotor is the same as the GSXR and source out a used one and your problem will be solved.
 
I have spare pads for that rear caliper....should've just PM"d me..
 
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check for air in the line.
As you use the brake any air will expand with heat and can, could drag the brakes enough to cause this, bearing check also a good idea.
 
Re: the total garbage part... I love my new EBC HH pads. Just installed a week ago. Even pulling the brake with my pinky is enough to make it feel like my eyeballs are going to be pulled from their sockets. New Galfer lines too =) No comment to their longevity yet. I got 37k out of the stock pads, we'll see how these do.

-Jamie M.
 
levert said:
check for air in the line.
As you use the brake any air will expand with heat and can, could drag the brakes enough to cause this, bearing check also a good idea.
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or if the brake fluid is contaminated with moisture, it will cause the same problem. If you went metal to metal on your rotors, you probably need new ones. Like the other said, there's not enough metal there to machine motorcycle rotors. A rough rotor will destroy pads in days, but you should've felt that or even heard that or smelled that.

note: Brake Fluid absorbs moisture, like water particles that seep into the system.
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