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Kinked beads
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One thing I do before replacing pads is remove some brake fluid if the fluid is at the max line. With the thicker new pads the fluid may be overfilled causing a leak or making a mess the next time you remove the reservoir cover.

My BMW manual tells you to remove the speed sensor when removing the left caliper but I never had to do that when changing tires.

At first I was surprised your front pads are so thin, but I'm guessing commuting uses more brakes.
I went out and looked at my front pads with a mirror and they look pretty thick.
My rear pads look thicker than yours but I still plan to replace them before the trip.

Maybe it's all in my head but I swear brakes don't feel as good once they are half worn.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-20-2020, 07:53 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Rotorwrench - 08-20-2020, 11:38 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-21-2020, 06:58 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-21-2020, 09:06 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-21-2020, 09:55 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-21-2020, 10:17 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-21-2020, 11:51 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-21-2020, 07:32 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by mspratz - 08-22-2020, 08:54 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-22-2020, 10:07 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-22-2020, 11:45 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by mspratz - 08-22-2020, 04:46 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-22-2020, 09:35 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-23-2020, 07:03 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-23-2020, 08:44 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by MrVvrroomm - 08-21-2020, 07:30 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-21-2020, 08:59 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-21-2020, 11:54 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-21-2020, 07:38 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by BobAin'tStoppin' - 08-23-2020, 08:50 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-23-2020, 09:35 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Olgry1 - 08-23-2020, 02:15 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-23-2020, 10:40 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-23-2020, 01:03 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-23-2020, 03:25 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-23-2020, 07:45 PM
RE: Kinked beads - by Lee - 08-24-2020, 06:20 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by MrVvrroomm - 08-24-2020, 08:58 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Grumpy Goat - 08-24-2020, 11:13 AM
RE: Kinked beads - by Duccrazydave - 08-23-2020, 06:10 PM

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