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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 09:38 AM
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Sorry to pull up an old thread, but it's relevant to my problem. I'm having the same issue with my 76 fxe.
I ordered the same flare crush washers, and need to know which way to insert the washer: I'm guessing cone (pointed) side up, in the caliper. Correct? Don't want to screw this up.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Sorry to pull up an old thread, but it's relevant to my problem. I'm having the same issue with my 76 fxe.
I ordered the same flare crush washers, and need to know which way to insert the washer: I'm guessing cone (pointed) side up, in the caliper. Correct? Don't want to screw this up.
You've got it , remember the little washers acts like a gasket between the mating surfaces.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 06:11 AM
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Excellent. Looked obvious to me but just wanted to be absolutely sure. Thanks a ton for the tip TB.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Awesome. Worked like a charm. Before ordering, I asked a few guys around here, including the HD shop. Nobody had ever heard of this fix.
I'm so glad to be able to save this old original caliper. Thanks again!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 06:42 PM
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Sometimes old school is the only school , glad to be of some help.
 
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