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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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went to change out front brake pads on 1995 flstn because of noise. when I dropped the caliper away the pad with the spring clip came out already unhooked. my problem is trying to figure out how that clip goes back onto the pad holder. I know once it's installed properly on the holder the pad should snap right in but no matter how I position it I have no luck. ideas anyone? thanks
 
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 07:08 PM
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I've been there. Not going to tear mine down to write instructions. You need a manual. I don't remember it being a big problem though.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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ya. time to get a manual
 
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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Manual 4 sure but poke around Ronnies HD. They have some online schematics hope it helps

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=169&b=24&c=0&d=-WHEEL---FRONT-WHEEL-ASSEMBLY-W/-BRAKE-DISK
 
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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finally just drove the 50 miles to the hd dealer. he had one in stock. watched his mechanic install the clip on the pad and holder. first time backwards then he got it. i have seen some mickey mouse fixes in my time but this one takes the cake. i wouldnt begin to try and describe the installation
 
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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finally just drove the 50 miles to the hd dealer. he had one in stock. watched his mechanic install the clip on the pad and holder. first time backwards then he got it. i have seen some mickey mouse fixes in my time but this one takes the cake. i wouldnt begin to try and describe the installation
Glad you're back to normal with this. I decided to replace mine since it had groves in it. That little thing was 15 bucks. Should come with a set of pads.
 
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