Front Calipers
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Front Calipers
Ok, it looks like a simple job but I must be missing something.
I am trying to remove the front calipers from my 2006 Road King. I have the 2 mounting bolts out but there is not enough slack in the brake lines to drop the caliper low enough to clear the fender.
I removed the screw holding the brake line junction thinking that would be enough but sill no go.
Do I need to remove the axle and drop the wheel out? I must be missing a trick.
Thanks
I am trying to remove the front calipers from my 2006 Road King. I have the 2 mounting bolts out but there is not enough slack in the brake lines to drop the caliper low enough to clear the fender.
I removed the screw holding the brake line junction thinking that would be enough but sill no go.
Do I need to remove the axle and drop the wheel out? I must be missing a trick.
Thanks
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RE: Front Calipers
My calipers WILL NOT come off unlessI drop the wheel on my Bagger. Pulling the pads allows some wiggle room and allows them to come off on my Softail (Bagger lowers for dual discs).
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RE: Front Calipers
For stock brakes on stock wheels, there is no need to drop the wheel. (Dropping the wheel is a great way to screw up and scratch a rim.)
You should be able to raise the caliper up to where it is just about touching the fender and get it off. If it won't come off, your fender may need to be loosened and readjusted just a smidge. You can loosen the bolts, lift up on the rear of the fender and retighten. Of course, you gotta pull the wheel to do it.
You should be able to raise the caliper up to where it is just about touching the fender and get it off. If it won't come off, your fender may need to be loosened and readjusted just a smidge. You can loosen the bolts, lift up on the rear of the fender and retighten. Of course, you gotta pull the wheel to do it.
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RE: Front Calipers
put a piece of tape on the fender and then wigglethe caliperout it will come. the tape will make sure you dont scratch the edge of the fender.
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RE: Front Calipers
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put a piece of tape on the fender and then wigglethe caliperout it will come. the tape will make sure you dont scratch the edge of the fender.
put a piece of tape on the fender and then wigglethe caliperout it will come. the tape will make sure you dont scratch the edge of the fender.
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