That's the problem The pads without the grooves will easily install in the rear caliper. The ridge is very small that the groove rides in. When...
All the fluid in the world is not an issue if the pads need a groove that is not there.
Robinday, I have the answer to your problem. We just figured it out after many hours of work and re work and new parts and here goes!! The VFR...
Also need to mention that all calipers are clean and working and all floating parts have been cleaned and lubed so there is no mechanical binding...
Funny that I have a 2000 VFR (5th generation) brake system with exactly the same problem. I have searched the forums for an answer to the problem...
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