1994 Fatboy Brake Upgrade
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I am planning on swapping my handlebar controls/MC out for a newer set of controls/MC. Is it best to stick with the DOT4 then? IIRC I thought the seals weren't meant for DOT5 in the newer calipers, but i could be wrong. I will also be putting a new SS brake line on.
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What's a "newer set of controls" besides being 96-later style, different models changed to DOT4 in different years. unless you get a DOT4 master, it's the same issue, but the equipment has been reversed.
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OK gotcha.
Yeah, getting a new unused master should prevent any problems. Be aware of having the correct Fluid Spec listed on the Master cover...helps prevent issues with mixing fluids even if it's for the next owner
Yeah, getting a new unused master should prevent any problems. Be aware of having the correct Fluid Spec listed on the Master cover...helps prevent issues with mixing fluids even if it's for the next owner
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I purchased a caliper from a 2005 Road King from another forum member yesterday and then I came across a hub ring on ebay to run a 2000+ rotor on a pre '99 wheel. I had a spare rotor laying around from a box of parts that ended up being for a twin cam. Figured it is the same concept as a hub ring for car wheels. I needed a new rotor either way so figured it was worth a shot before I purchased a new rotor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Wheel...-/161798671401
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Wheel...-/161798671401
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I had a pair of calipers off my 05 E glide I replaced with Brembo's. I got the adapter an put the left one on my 99 fatboy. I got the rebuild kit an rebuilt the caliper since it was used with dot 4 an my bike had dot 5. It had some discolored crusty gunk in it from the old fluid so I'd recommend you rebuild yours. the kit is only like $15 at the dealership.
you can see it, the yellow, in this pic...I think it was causing the piston to drag a little.
you can see it, the yellow, in this pic...I think it was causing the piston to drag a little.
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Feb 24, 2017 at 06:12 AM.