recommendations on floating rotors

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Apr 20, 2007 | 02:27 PM

Jesterphatt

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From: MinniApple

recommendations on floating rotors

Ok I cant take it anymore.. my 06 RoadKingCustom has that annoying squeeking front brake problem back. "The dealer fix of spray foam" didnt hold over the winter.

I went back a few pages but couldnt see any topics on this.

what can you recommend to replace my stock front brakes in regards to the floating rotor system or other?

Thanks for your time, it is appreciated!

Apr 20, 2007 | 02:31 PM

Gunkholes

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RE: recommendations on floating rotors

This is a common complaint with the 06 RK Customs (and probably others). The local dealer here said the best fix was any of the floating rotors; they said they'd install them for free if I purchased them.

I wonder if the 07s have the same issue?

Apr 20, 2007 | 02:33 PM

anubisss

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RE: recommendations on floating rotors

PM calipers and floating rotors. I have the PM calipers...see

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/anubisss/malibupier013.jpg

Apr 20, 2007 | 02:48 PM

Kern

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RE: recommendations on floating rotors

I like the calipers, I just wish PM didnt have to plaster the name all over it. I saw that Hogpro came up with some new calipers the other day that are very clean looking. Nicely priced as well.

http://www.hogpro.com/showsubcat2.ph...mp;subcatid=78

Apr 20, 2007 | 03:08 PM

sleepneagle

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RE: recommendations on floating rotors

try the Kevlar pads or Z-pads first. Just a different pad than HD can make a difference. I made the move to floating rotors for other reasons and run Kevlar pads.

Apr 20, 2007 | 03:53 PM

Primo

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RE: recommendations on floating rotors

The floaters from H-D worked fine for me on my '05 and '06 with no other modifications.

Running solids now only because they match my wheels.

Primo

Apr 20, 2007 | 05:15 PM

tireater

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RE: recommendations on floating rotors

Pretty sure there is a recall on the dual front brake set up...they reverse the discs...make sure they are true next with felt pen...
If not..largd adj. wrench or rubber mallet will fix it..I SAW THE FACTORY BULLETIN ON THIS ONE...