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    In the picture below the new pads are binding at the indicated point, is this where the copper paste goes.....

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    Yes mate helps them slide mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by triple595 View Post
    Yes mate helps them slide mate
    mine arnt sliding atall, any ideas....

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    Were the calipers paint or powder coated, that could be causing the binding

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    painted triple with smoothrite, where should i remove the paint from then lol...

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    I'd remove it off the sliders mate

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    would be a shame to put grease on them brakes lol

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    Top paint job on the brakes mate, as other said clean the sliders. Is it just silver hammerite? Im getting my VXR calipers soon but dunno what colour to paint mines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R2XPT View Post
    Top paint job on the brakes mate, as other said clean the sliders. Is it just silver hammerite? Im getting my VXR calipers soon but dunno what colour to paint mines.
    I'd go red on yours matey, set it right off imo

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    Quote Originally Posted by lizard View Post
    I'd go red on yours matey, set it right off imo
    Yeah I'm thinking that mate, 3 coats u say?! Excellent finish

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