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Brake Dust??
« on: August 18, 2010, 04:49:36 PM »

Do all HD CVO's generate what seems like a large amount of dust from the stock brakes, or is it just me? Seems like whenever I ride my 2009 CUSE4, anything rear of the fairing and maybe the front fender get covered in a very fine grain greyish/black dust. What's up with that? Assume it's the brake pads. Do all brands of pads create a fine powdery dust that sticks to any surface rear of the fairing? The only way to remove it without scratching the finish is with lots of water, as I speak from experience. Thanks
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Re: Brake Dust??
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2010, 04:59:14 PM »


The answer in my experience is that stock Harley pads generate tons of black/grey dust.  If you get tired of cleaning it off, try some Lyndall Z+ pads.  You will get very little visible dust, better "feel", and quieter operation. 

http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/apps.htm


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Re: Brake Dust??
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2010, 05:24:31 PM »

Jerry, thanks for the reply. I think what you're recommending is the same product I saw recommended by another CVO'er (LarryB).
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Re: Brake Dust??
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2010, 11:55:40 PM »

The answer in my experience is that stock Harley pads generate tons of black/grey dust.  If you get tired of cleaning it off, try some Lyndall Z+ pads.  You will get very little visible dust, better "feel", and quieter operation. 

http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/apps.htm


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Re: Brake Dust??
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2010, 09:57:18 AM »

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who recommended the Lyndall Z+ brake pads!! They are virtually dust free on my bike, as compared to the stockers. Also they do seem to perform better. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Brake Dust??
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2010, 11:45:17 AM »

The answer in my experience is that stock Harley pads generate tons of black/grey dust.  If you get tired of cleaning it off, try some Lyndall Z+ pads.  You will get very little visible dust, better "feel", and quieter operation. 

http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/apps.htm


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