caliper dragging
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caliper dragging
last two rides i noticed a dragging noise coming from the front brake area. i looked at it today and noticed the spoke side of the caliper dragging on the disc. the pads look good. the wide spacer is on the disc side. what should i be looking for.
2008 xlc. 20,000 miles.
2008 xlc. 20,000 miles.
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From: Saint Amant, Acadiana
You meant "How do I fix it?"? Something wrong with your keyboard/keypad? Perhaps got dropped from elementary school?
FYI there is a special grease for brake pistons, to make them move freely, try it.
FYI there is a special grease for brake pistons, to make them move freely, try it.
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last two rides i noticed a dragging noise coming from the front brake area. i looked at it today and noticed the spoke side of the caliper dragging on the disc. the pads look good. the wide spacer is on the disc side. what should i be looking for.
2008 xlc. 20,000 miles.
2008 xlc. 20,000 miles.
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From: Kadena AB Japan
You will have to take the caliper apart... it is not as hard as it sounds but then you can take everything out AND CLEAN IT and then re assemble correctly.
oh if you are nervous just take pictures... lots of pictures. That way you know how to re assemble it when it is time.
if you have o-rings make sure they are good. if there is rust or pitting a fine wire brush can help you. (and a dremel lol )
i use a little brake fluid for lube but that's on you.
oh if you are nervous just take pictures... lots of pictures. That way you know how to re assemble it when it is time.
if you have o-rings make sure they are good. if there is rust or pitting a fine wire brush can help you. (and a dremel lol )
i use a little brake fluid for lube but that's on you.
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2. i am on a phone where the keyboard is not the best.
3. to the point.
4. fyi, is that o.k. i have masters degree.
5. i know about brake grease.
6. it is the fixed side that is dragging.
7. f#%k you.
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You will have to take the caliper apart... it is not as hard as it sounds but then you can take everything out AND CLEAN IT and then re assemble correctly.
oh if you are nervous just take pictures... lots of pictures. That way you know how to re assemble it when it is time.
if you have o-rings make sure they are good. if there is rust or pitting a fine wire brush can help you. (and a dremel lol )
i use a little brake fluid for lube but that's on you.
oh if you are nervous just take pictures... lots of pictures. That way you know how to re assemble it when it is time.
if you have o-rings make sure they are good. if there is rust or pitting a fine wire brush can help you. (and a dremel lol )
i use a little brake fluid for lube but that's on you.
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From: New Hampshire
how long had the bike set since you rode it? some times a little rust /corrosion will cause this scraping sound for a few rides at the beginning of the riding season if bike was stored for a few months.