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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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My bike has been sitting a while, and the brakes are stuck. I removed the front caliper, but how do I get the back one off? I removed the two hex head bolts from it, but it still won't budge. Is there a hidden bolt somewhere? The bike is an 86 softail FXSTC.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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I have an '87 Sloptail. It has the same brake as yours. There are only the 2 bolts holding the caliper to the bracket. Your pucks might be causing the problem. You might drop the wheel and remove the bracket and caliper, then work on getting the caliper loose.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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You could try opening the bleeder and gently prying the pads back with something flat like a puddy knife
 
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