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[Closed] Are new brake pads supposed to leave a stain on clean cloth?

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I have a few pairs of the Shimano J04Cs, which seem to be well received ( http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-J04C-Metal-Disc-Brake-Pads).

However, my problem is constant contamination after about 2 rides, which weirdly almost comes off with only hot water and bit of brushing. Anyway, the pads never seem "clean". They will _invariably_ leave a dark stain on a clean cloth.

I also tried with a brand new pair straight from the package, and same thing.

Is this normal?


 
Posted : 03/10/2017 8:51 pm
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Have they been bedded in - with some proper "hot stops" ?


 
Posted : 03/10/2017 8:58 pm
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The old ones? Is contamination more likely with non-bedded in pads?


 
Posted : 03/10/2017 9:09 pm

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