So I changed the brake and clutch fluids this morning and it made no difference. As Max and PB suggested, I do believe the softer texture of the SBS shims was compressing a bit on activating the lever, but then sprining back when the lever was released putting constant pressure on the pads to contact the rotors, like a really thin peice of foam. Off they came and back to the other set of Honda pads after cleaning everything up again.
This time however, I did look for anywhere on the pads, retention clip and calipers where the pads could be rubbing anything except the rotors and slide bolts. Then I took some Permatex green brake grease and used a q-tip like a tiny mop and coated the pistons where the touch the pads, the pads where the pistons touch, the slide bolts of course, where the bolts contact the retention clip, where the clip touches the top of the pad backing, and even what appears to be a bit of area on both sides of the pads where it looks like there might be a slight bit of rubbing on the calipers.
I think if this doesn't make a difference, the only thing I have left to try is a different pad composition. I would like to try a set of organic front pads, but it seems all I can find for the front is semi-sintered, full sintered HH or ceramic composites. Looking at the price of one rotor (over $500), I am not real eager to try pads that put more wear on the rotors. Anyone know who might make a set of organic front pads for a 2017 EX?
This time however, I did look for anywhere on the pads, retention clip and calipers where the pads could be rubbing anything except the rotors and slide bolts. Then I took some Permatex green brake grease and used a q-tip like a tiny mop and coated the pistons where the touch the pads, the pads where the pistons touch, the slide bolts of course, where the bolts contact the retention clip, where the clip touches the top of the pad backing, and even what appears to be a bit of area on both sides of the pads where it looks like there might be a slight bit of rubbing on the calipers.
I think if this doesn't make a difference, the only thing I have left to try is a different pad composition. I would like to try a set of organic front pads, but it seems all I can find for the front is semi-sintered, full sintered HH or ceramic composites. Looking at the price of one rotor (over $500), I am not real eager to try pads that put more wear on the rotors. Anyone know who might make a set of organic front pads for a 2017 EX?
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