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I want to pull mine to clean the pistons but the BSS pipes do not allow enough clearance for my torx socket. I am guessing a T40 torx bit might work with a wrench. There are some crappy torx wrenches out there but I am reluctant to bother with that. I am guessing this is a common problem. What has worked for you or can this be done without removing it? Thanks for the feedback.
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2008 FLSTF Fat Boy
V/H BSS, SE Intake/Filter, PCIII
Do you HAVE to pull the wheel off? I'm looking at replacing the brake pads on my Custom and was looking at it and I'm not sure there's enough room to get the caliper out without removing the wheel.
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07 FXSTC
Thunder Max w/Autotune
V&H Big Radius, ScreamJet intake
U.S. Army Vietnam Vet
FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR IT - FREEDOM HAS A PRICE THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW.
do you have to pull the wheel off? I'm looking at replacing the brake pads on my custom and was looking at it and i'm not sure there's enough room to get the caliper out without removing the wheel.
Citoriplus...your bike does note require wheel to be removed if all you are doing is replacing the shoes. "fatbillscustoms.com" has a very simple removal process detailed...demonstrated on an older fatboy but no significant difference. As a matter of fact it pretty much coincides directly with the shop manual. Check it out before proceeding!! Good luck!!
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06 STANDARD CHROMED TO THE MAX
LIFE IS NOTHING BUT A LONG RIDE...IF YOU ARE LUCKY. I AM !!
I just went out and got the bike inspected about 20 minutes ago and as I suspected it 'really' needs a new rear tire (its very borderline now).
So I think I'm just going to wait until all this global warming starts falling as snow. Then I'll have plenty of time to put the Lyndell pads in while the wheel is off the bike for the tire replacement, and maybe chromed.
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07 FXSTC
Thunder Max w/Autotune
V&H Big Radius, ScreamJet intake
U.S. Army Vietnam Vet
FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR IT - FREEDOM HAS A PRICE THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW.
Some folks here say you do not have to remove the caliper if you are just replacing the pads. I want to pull mine to clean the pistons and hopefully reduce the brake drag. It is not that bad but it is enough to generate some heat. I will post some results when I complete the procedure.
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2008 FLSTF Fat Boy
V/H BSS, SE Intake/Filter, PCIII
Some folks here say you do not have to remove the caliper if you are just replacing the pads. I want to pull mine to clean the pistons and hopefully reduce the brake drag. It is not that bad but it is enough to generate some heat. I will post some results when I complete the procedure.
Rear Brake Caliper Removal? - 08 Fatboy
