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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Where and what type of lubricant do you use in the the two front grease fittings on the caliper?

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Those a bleeder screws. No grease!
 
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Hey, Tom, thanks. I was told they were grease fitting's. This is my first HD.
 
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When I am riding there is light chirping sound coming for the brakes. When I apply the brake it goes away. You notice more at low speeds. The pads only have 4K and they look good. (I have heard that vehicle pads have sensor's built to alert the driver when they begin to wear. Not sure if this applies to bike's.)
 
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I have been meaning to do just that. A good Christmas item!
 
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When I am riding there is light chirping sound coming for the brakes. When I apply the brake it goes away. You notice more at low speeds. The pads only have 4K and they look good. (I have heard that vehicle pads have sensor's built to alert the driver when they begin to wear. Not sure if this applies to bike's.)
No sensor's on HD pad's. You have to eyeball them to check for wear.
 
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I have been meaning to do just that. A good Christmas item!
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