How much drag on new eb hh pads is normal?

[turbojonn]

Just installed a set. I have about 200 miles on them . They still drag. Is this normal?

[wildphil69]

small amount of drag is normal i would say if you spin it it should turn about a full rotation. it also depends on the wheel bearings.

[turbojonn]

Thanks for the reply. I've often wondered why our bikes don't have return springs of some sort on the brakes. Seems like a lot of unnecessary resistance. I know I've seen return spring calipers in race cars.

[wildphil69]

Cost basically and you have to continually adjust return style brakes. standard hydraulic brakes need no adjustment

[JHerheim]

Did you clean and replace the caliper seals?    If not,  well.  you should start there.   

[Busashot]

Full floating rotors will help with the resistance. More cost but still better braking

[turbojonn]

I had way too much brake fluid in the reservoir. All fixed, no drag at all now.