{"product_id":"royal-enfield-rab00097-a-front-brake-caliper-wear-pad-classic-350-meteor-bullet","title":"Royal Enfield RAB00097\/A – OEM Front Brake Caliper Wear Pad (Shim) for Classic 350 Reborn, Meteor 350 \u0026 New Bullet 350 (J-Series)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eKeep your J-Series Royal Enfield’s front braking quiet, precise, and safe with the genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eRAB00097\/A Front Brake Caliper Wear Pad (Shim)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This OEM wear pad sits between the brake pad backing plate and the caliper body\/retainer, \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"550\"\u003edamping vibration\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing metal-to-metal contact, and helping pads \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eretract evenly\u003c\/strong\u003e after you release the lever. 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