Need Brakes solution for my 1981 FXWG
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Need Brakes solution for my 1981 FXWG
Hey Shovel - Heads,
I have a long standing issue, thought I might find some knowledgable help here. Many years ago I acquired 2 Performance Machine calipers and 10" vented rotors for my front forks. I hand grinded (stupidly) the brackets to get them to fit and they have but I have suffered years of squeeling that I nor any mechanic I have tried can get rid of. My theory is that the bracket no longer holds one of the calipers perfectly parallel to the rotors or it is something else.
My question is what recommendations might one have? I called PM and they don't sell the brackets anymore. I would buy new calipers if needed but I have always liked the way these look and they brake fine.
I also need a new rear caliper for the rear, so I am looking for any suggestions?
Thanks, G.
Been 20 years with this ride!
My front calipers that squeal like a B!
A crap but functional rear caliper put on by a dude in a junk yard in the dessert where I broke down.
I have a long standing issue, thought I might find some knowledgable help here. Many years ago I acquired 2 Performance Machine calipers and 10" vented rotors for my front forks. I hand grinded (stupidly) the brackets to get them to fit and they have but I have suffered years of squeeling that I nor any mechanic I have tried can get rid of. My theory is that the bracket no longer holds one of the calipers perfectly parallel to the rotors or it is something else.
My question is what recommendations might one have? I called PM and they don't sell the brackets anymore. I would buy new calipers if needed but I have always liked the way these look and they brake fine.
I also need a new rear caliper for the rear, so I am looking for any suggestions?
Thanks, G.
Been 20 years with this ride!
My front calipers that squeal like a B!
A crap but functional rear caliper put on by a dude in a junk yard in the dessert where I broke down.
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Squeeling brake is probably incompatable rotor material. Forget what material I had before changing to rotor that worked with brake. Look it up. Changed the banana rear caliper for a GMA(also master cylinder)and never looked back. No noise, change the fluid every 10 years or so.(I know, I know, that's excessive)DOT 5