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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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First went around the block, brought it in a checked everything out then took it on a 70 mile trip and no issues. Thanks for the all the help...i was going nuts there for a little while
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Glad to hear it is all figured out.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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How'd you get the bolt out?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Usually if the Caliper is lubed. at the two points that hold it from the Disc.. Never put lube close to the Disc or Pads. Like the Manual says it could cause Death.. Make sure the Piston is clean where it retracts In the Caliper. Dirty piston can cause the Pad not to retract all the way..
 
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