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Old Dec 19, 2020 | 08:51 PM
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Why wouldn't HD sell a simple rebuild kit for these calipers ? Thieving bastards are trying to make you buy new ones for $900.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2020 | 09:24 PM
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Why wouldn't HD sell a simple rebuild kit for these calipers ? Thieving bastards are trying to make you buy new ones for $900.
Yea that sure wasn't happening!! Figured I'd try this & had good test ride and also just went out to check after several hours & caliper is dry. No drips so far.
 
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Originally Posted by hardheaded
Why wouldn't HD sell a simple rebuild kit for these calipers ? Thieving bastards are trying to make you buy new ones for $900.
More than likely some deal between Brembo & HD. You used to be able to buy the seals directly from QTM (supplier to Brembo). I bought them when converting to Brembos on my 2002 FLH. QTM will no longer sell the seals. There are many threads with cross reference to the seals from other brands, Honda & KTM if I recall correctly.
I run dot 5 in my Brembo's (as do several others) after disassembly and cleaning. Works fine.
 
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Yea that sure wasn't happening!! Figured I'd try this & had good test ride and also just went out to check after several hours & caliper is dry. No drips so far.
You can buy new take off's and good used ones all over for very good prices.
 
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Originally Posted by klammer76
You can buy new take off's and good used ones all over for very good prices.
Yes but for $18 it was worth a shot, nothing was wrong with the caliper or pistons themselves, just the seals.
 
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Originally Posted by Pantera99
Not buying a new caliper for $900
I wouldn`t buy a new caliper for 900 dollars either...

The list price is $218.


 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
I wouldn`t buy a new caliper for 900 dollars either...

The list price is $218.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...it/p/42012-06A
 
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That is a chrome caliper kit (2 calipers) from HD. Any of their chrome plated stuff is way over priced. The normal black calipers are $218 each.
You were right to get the seal kit. Quick and easy.
 
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After reading all this are we to assume that the stock rubber parts are not compatible with Dot 5. Even after flushing out all the Dot 4 ?
 
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