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Default Upgrading front brake caliper '95 Softail Custom

Howdy guys and gals, I resently had my independent mechanic replace the rear caliper from junk to Performance Machine 4 piston and I'd like to do the same with the front but I can swing that myself. Just having trouble finding the right one. Performance Machine say they won't fit my bike with a chrome spoke wheel. Now with the bracket or direct bolt on? The part number I'm getting is: 1213-0017CH (with the bracket) and I'm watching 3 on ebay now and all the sellers say yes it will fit no problem. Has anybody here changed their front calipers to Performance Machine on their older Softail and had problems?
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