Originally Posted by
cny-bikeman
the issue is not that they are on opposite sides but rather that the force on the pads in relation to the caliper is in the opposite direction.
Hence the rationale for having arrows on the tops of the brake pads.
As it is not possible to properly orient the pads by rotating them 180°,
swapping sides is the only way to properly correct the possible hazard.
You say tomato..............