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Old 07-25-2018, 04:20 PM
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So those calipers are supposed to be floppy? Is there a way to fix it? I know i i cant get them to my Street glide power but atleast something that grabs well
Nothing wrong with those calipers... I have always been able to lock the front wheel of My FXRS... same Calipers. Match the Pads to the Rotors [if one or both have been replaced]
for Best Performance... Rattles???? A piece of hose between the caliper and the Lower Leg... no more Rattle!!!!
 
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we use two face tape and even double it on some as it stops it and does not fall off
 
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Originally Posted by Racepres
Nothing wrong with those calipers... I have always been able to lock the front wheel of My FXRS... same Calipers. Match the Pads to the Rotors [if one or both have been replaced]
for Best Performance... Rattles???? A piece of hose between the caliper and the Lower Leg... no more Rattle!!!!
I will have to try that too get rid of the rattle, I can't get mine to bite hard enough to lock the front any suggestions are welcome.
 
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