how much drag on front rotors?
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Road Master
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how much drag on front rotors?
i know the front wheel wont spin freely (like a bicycle) but damn, mine kinda drags more than i think it should. of course the dealer says it's ok. i noticed before and after putting new rotors on.
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RE: how much drag on front rotors?
I've never had a bike where the front wheel will spin 3 or 4 revolutions. My 02 Dyna was tight, but my 08 Ultra is even tighter....the Ultra is actually kind of hard to spin even a quarter turn. I've been told they are suppose to be that way....not sure why.
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RE: how much drag on front rotors?
My pads do not drag at all. I grab my rotors after a ride when I do not use the brakes for a while (knowing I am going to do this) and they are cold. That is just me and what I set mine up for.
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RE: how much drag on front rotors?
my sporster(back-up bike) drags like crazy. asked dealer "thats normal". did a search and found all these ways to cure this. Some friends told me there ideas but the forum rocked. I dont ride the sporty enough to fix it ,,,yet? anyway my point is do a search and try sportster in your seach if no luck.
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From: Davie, FL
RE: how much drag on front rotors?
When the caliper pistons are dirty and/or pitted, the pistons will not retract thus the pads drag. The sinister brake pad material coats your caliper, corrodes your steel or chrome wheels, discolors your painted or powder coated wheels & caliper pistons with this sinister brake pad dust. Unless your pads are too thick or you have something out of adjustment, your wheel should spin relatively free. Yes, dragging brake pads are not normal. do not let anyone tell you any different. Do with this info what you want.