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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Default removing front calipers

I went to remove a front caliper on my 07 Ultra and there dosent seem to be enough room between fender and rotor to remove it.I want to change out the pads.Stock wheels, rotor,etc.I do have the chrome front end but that shouldnt matter.Ideas?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Default RE: removing front calipers

It does come off, you have to have the correct angle on the caliper. find the sweet spot, it is close.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Default RE: removing front calipers

I found that if you push in the lower portion of the fender with one hand the calipers comes out a little essayer.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Default RE: removing front calipers

Have you compressed the pistons? If not, that will be the room you need.
 
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