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I am experiencing drag after I re-assemble the front wheel on my 1998 Road King
I replaced the front tire; and I am re-assembling the brakes and rotors; the wheel doesn't spin free and has drag.
Have the right torque; but still have drag in the wheel thinking its in the brake and the rotor.
Hello and welcome.
Remove calipers and spin wheel.
Any drag?
If no drag, install one caliper and spin.
Remove and repeat with others side.
There is a very small amount of drag from pads.
I will guess the calipers/pistons have been cleaned, no warp on rotors and pads are OK.
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