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May 13, 2015 | 04:18 PM

wrenchman9

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From: Farmington, NY

Front Brake Rattle

The 81 I've been getting help with here is almost ready for the season. I have one last annoying problem. The front brake calipers rattle pretty badly. Once I touch the brake of course it stops. I have heard o-rings on the top bolt between the fork and caliper. Is this the "fix" or are there other suggestions?

Thanks in advance for any help.

May 13, 2015 | 05:20 PM

johnjzjz

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From: la la land jerzey

some guys put thick foam tape between the caliper and the fork leg it does not fix it but the noise stops

May 13, 2015 | 07:27 PM

IronMick

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From: London, ON Canada

I fixed it by installing new bushings in the fork, where the caliper mount bolts go thru.

They are floating calipers. They are supposed to move about. The o-rings and other fixes are frowned upon by some of the more knowledgeable IronHead guys as potentially interfering with caliper operation.