Woops, I split the rear caliper
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Woops, I split the rear caliper
I was replacing the rear tire on 06 road king & couldn't figure how to get the caliper off so i removed the 3 bolts. I quickly realized that wasn't right because i started loosing brake fluid. Now what do i need to do, bleed the rear brakes?
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lolol, yes i finally got it off & actually removed the old tire but decided i wasn't man enuff(or should I say no longer man enuff) to install the new tire. Gonna check with the dealer here tomorrow to see if they'll put the new tire on....
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If that's a Harley dealer you're going to, you've probably saved a bunch just taking the wheel off for them; I've read some high figures just to remove a rear wheel at a Harley dealer, so you've accomplished something at least. We all learn by making an oops occasionally. It gets easier with experience, too.
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I don't know about your neck of the woods but around here I can get a tire changed, me bringing in the new tire to an Indy for $25 to $40. Only time I have a dealership change a tire is in an emergency or I have little other choice. Last dealer tire change was many years ago at I am thinking $125 to $150 for a rear alone? Check with some local Indy shops unless you can afford the difference. I can't. Good luck on the brakes Terry but trying to help where I can. If that much fluid came out of the reservoir the only you have left is in the lines so just bleed the system. Much easier to have a friend help you with this. Just trying to save you some money here so best of luck.