Even though I have de-linked, I still use the needle bearings in the top of the original bracket. It may be due to the stationary position the bearing is in now that caused it to wear on the inside sleeve. I was hearing a clinking sound up front while going over bumps and found that I had some side play in the left front caliper. For those that have LBS and you are hearing noise up front, I just want to point this out. It would not be a bad idea to pull it apart and grease it to keep it from wearing.

 

I'd like to move this to our tech site pse TBT
So we have it more available always.