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Jul 21, 2012 | 05:28 PM

VA-RK

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Front wheel question

I just purchased a lift. While up on the lift I noticed that there seems to be a fair amout og resistance from the brakes when I spin the wheel. How freely should the wheel spin? Should there be any contact between the brake pads and the rotor?

My bike is a 2010 Road King with ABS.

Greg

Jul 21, 2012 | 05:39 PM

soos

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Brake pads are always in contact with the rotors. It's normal.

Jul 21, 2012 | 05:54 PM

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I get about 2 1/2 turns when I spin it hard on the lift. My brake pads always slightly contact the rotors.

Jul 24, 2012 | 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bbflhrs

I get about 2 1/2 turns when I spin it hard on the lift. My brake pads always slightly contact the rotors.

I gave it a good Wheel of Fortune spin and that is about all I got. I haven't noticed the rotors getting hot and they look okay so I guess its not a problem.

Greg