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Old May 7, 2017 | 08:35 PM
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Just had a new front right brake rotor come for my 08 ultra. Old rotor part # 41808-08, new rotor part #41808-08A. Noticed a different profile. Call to dealer tomorrow. Picture included. Anyone else have this issue?
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 01:40 AM
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Its not an "issue" its an UPDATED part, thats why the "A" has been added to the part number!
 
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The update sometimes simply indicates a different supplier, however by the difference we can see there I suspect the change in shape has a deeper meaning. Which is the new one?
 
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The update sometimes simply indicates a different supplier, however by the difference we can see there I suspect the change in shape has a deeper meaning. Which is the new one?
So it is an updated/ superseded part. The new one is one the left of picture.
 
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Originally Posted by hog-doc
Its not an "issue" its an UPDATED part, thats why the "A" has been added to the part number!
It's an "issue" for me because I have to install a different looking rotor or buy another one to match. At $217 a pop, that's not happening.
 
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they don't look that much different.......I dont think anyone will notice........except you.
 
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You should be able to get polished ones for less thank $150
 
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You should be able to get polished ones for less thank $150
Yes believe it or not but the polished ones are cheaper, around $190 plus bolts, here in Newfoundland
 
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they don't look that much different.......I dont think anyone will notice........except you.
Haha you are probably right.
 
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Might be able to find a take off set for cheap or I agree there are a lot of good aftermarket options.
 
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