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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by J2X
I was told they were grease fitting's. This is my first HD.
I hope you didn't "grease" the brakes on your last brand of bike...

They didn't happen to advise the best coolant to use too, did they?



Also, the chirping noise is most likely the pads dragging on the rotors.
 

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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I use Prop wash in them thar fittin's
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by J2X
Where and what type of lubricant do you use in the the two front grease fittings on the caliper?

Thanks in advance
Could you explain what you meant by where? I understand the confusion as to what the fittings are but where did where come from?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Default grease fittings on brake calipers

I dont think there grease fittings. I think they are bleeder valves.
 
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