Confused about brake pads

[Ccitis]

I am having a hard time figuring out what pads I need for my 80G. FA34s in the back... but what about the front? Are the left and right different or is that only on the special? What exactly do I need.

[bikerphil]

All Standards use the same brake pads front left and right and rear. Only the Specials have a different pad for every caliper.

FA34 will fit all caliper positions on the Standard, all years.

[Socer4m]

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[bikerphil]

When you do install the new pads, make sure the tip of the small inboard caliper screw fits thru the small hole of the pad. Some brands need drilling out I have found.

[Ccitis]

I had to drill out the EBC F34s. I am chasing an issue where the front brake lever is extremely wooden most of the time... with very little play... and then other times it goes softer. I have cleaned the little return hole a few times. The brakes squeal bad too. I have a front end vibration at high speed, I am wondering if the brakes are slightly dragging having just replaced wheel bearings and tires.

[LAB3]

Might not be a bad idea to take a look at your caliper pistons to see if they're moving freely, it's not that hard to pop them out and give them a polish with 600 grit paper followed by 1500.