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[Lee]

I should change the brake pads before leaving for Gunnison.

I also just had new Dunlop RS3s installed. While the wheel was off I cleaned the calipers and found that one set of pads was worn unevenly front to back. They still had plenty of life left. The other set were less than half worn. But I changed both sets anyway.
I know now how to prevent the uneven pad wear. When re-mounting the calipers (after for example a front wheel removal/reinstall) finger tighten the caliper mounting bolts and then back them off a bit. Squeeze and release the brake lever a couple of times to center the calipers relative to the rotors. Then squeeze and hold the brake lever while torquing the caliper mounting bolts. I have a large velcro band that I use to clamp the brake lever while I torque the caliper bolts.
This is just part of about a 20 step process that I now go through when reinstalling the front wheel. The process both ensures minimal suspension friction, and that the brake calipers are not slightly skewed relative to the rotors. I'll write it up and post if anyone is interested. Haven't got time today or tomorrow, but maybe later in the week.

Thanks