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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 04:21 AM
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Default Help!!! Front caliper fitment problem

I just got a chrome front caliper but it's not fitting properly. I took off the stock one off just hours before but didn't remove the wheel so it's not a spacer issue. When i put it on, the space between the rotor and the fork leg is too small. It pushes against the rotor and the wheel doesn't spin freely. Any ideas? The new brake pads only go in one way. The stock one came off easily. I thought maybe the fact that I have chromed lower legs AND the chrome caliper would mean the chrome took up any excess room. I don't think it should make it this damn tight though. I'm at a total loss on this one.

On a brighter note, the chrome pulley, swingarm, and rear caliper look GREAT!!
 
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