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Old May 22, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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I have a 1999 Ultra Classic. Bike only has 28000 miles.When I brake the front brakes grab. I used some of those SBS brake pads about 8000 miles ago. Rotors look fine. Can't feel it in the brake lever. What's up.

Also can the older models be fitted with the newer double piston brakes. Does someone make those for the older models.

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Old May 23, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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To retrofit the newer calipers you'll have to find a set of fork lowers from a newer bike. Not sure it's worth it in the long run. I can't tell much difference between my 99 and 03. You need to do a search as there are some good writeups out there that explain it better than I can.
 
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