So I asked a local repair guy about this, he said "Shovels just do that." Does anyone know of a way to prevent this bounce action I'm getting. It almost feels like ABS, wait a minute... maybe it is!! Kidding. Anyhow, does this happen to any of you? It's starting to get old...

1975 FLH, original front disc caliper.

Thanks

Oh yeah... pads and rotor are new. Everything is straight. When I'm riding, and engage the front brake, I can lean over the handle bars and see the caliper hopping up and down. Maybe an 1/8th of an inch or so..

 

I Think JP cycles sells an anti rattle spring for the front banana caliper too
That being said... I am not sure if it's its natural bounce, or the pin on the caliper or the hole/bushing on the leg are worn

 

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Yes, I'm going to check the Pin. Thank you.

 

You can get this "anti rattle" spring for the old bananas....here's a pic of mine.

 

There is a pin "rebushing" kit available ... no big deal to install.

 

Bushing kit yes. I would also check the rotor for runout.
Just a thought...
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