twin disk front brake calipers

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Nov 18, 2016 | 05:08 AM

RSDUDA

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From: CHESHIRE MA /WAKEFIELD RI

twin disk front brake calipers

I have twin disk front brakes on my shovelhead and the calipers rattle something horrible is there a way to stop it or does anyone know of a good 2 piston fix mount caliper for this front end ?
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Ron

Nov 18, 2016 | 06:02 AM

AJSHOVEL

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They (Harley) used to have an anti-rattle kit. It was basically a small piece of thin weather stripping foam, sticky on one side, that went between the caliper and the lower leg.

Also, check the trueness of your rotors. My left one was slightly off and when I replaced the pair, the rattles went away.

Nov 18, 2016 | 06:59 AM

Racepres

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Wide Glide? or Narrow Glide??

I guess either way...the pins are probably worn and the legs need new Bushings...Mine are silent...Both!!!

Nov 18, 2016 | 08:23 AM

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Wide Glide? or Narrow Glide??

I guess either way...the pins are probably worn and the legs need new Bushings...Mine are silent...Both!!!

wide glide front end

Nov 19, 2016 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AJSHOVEL

They (Harley) used to have an anti-rattle kit. It was basically a small piece of thin weather stripping foam, sticky on one side, that went between the caliper and the lower leg.

Also, check the trueness of your rotors. My left one was slightly off and when I replaced the pair, the rattles went away.

Yup I always found a strip of dense bubble packing foam and trimmed up my own version of those.