Anyone running without brake pad springs?

[Neosophist]

hmm whats the advantage of taking these off? my pads dont release too well (you can hear them rubbing on the disk when moving th ebike about the garage) will taking these off help?

whats the disadvantage do this (ie why are they their in the first place)

this has all been talked about in the thread already

I can't see any advantage in having pad springs in the front calipers, and the disadvantage that they just create friction on the pads and less feel when being used.

brake feel is improved, fade reduced and pad/caliper removal/fitting is easier

[Cammo]

Here's a question, do RC30 calipers fit NC30 forks? If so I think that means we can stick RS250 calipers straight on as they are the same as the kit RC30 calipers if I'm right, mmmmmmmmmm.

Yes, I believe they do.

You can pick up rs250 calipers pretty easily off yaoo japan, but they're a bit pricey.

Here's some for sale here in Oz, bargain for those overseas given the exchange rate:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-1991-HRC-R ... 7C294%3A50" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[trude]

I recently put new brake pads in and discovered one of my calipers didn't have the spring in. But it had been braking just fine up until that point so I didn't worry. No drama's yet

[CMSMJ1]

I ran without springs in my racing this weekend..and never noticed any difference..lol