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Front brake caliper loose.

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by zooey72, May 18, 2010.

  1. zooey72

    zooey72 New Member

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    Hello, i recently replaced my front brake pads on my 96 Fatboy,I followed instructions to the t, because this is my first bike and my first time working on the brakes and now my front caliper is loose, are there some shims that are not on the diagram in the service manual, i have taken it apart a couple times to double and triple check my work, but it looks like i did it according to instructions. it has about a 1/8" play side to side. Anyone have this problem in the past? I am about to take it to a shop, but i would like to do it myself i am working on a limited budget.
    Thanks in advance. :wtf:
    zooey72, May 18, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    are you saying that the caliper is not tight on the lower legs???
    chucktx, May 18, 2010
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    Art_NJr New Member

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    If I'm not mistaken, that bike has a "floating" caliper, which is supposed to have a little side-to-side movement when the pads are fully compressed into it. That way when the brake is applied & the pads come out to squeeze on the rotor, the caliper aligns itself to the rotor.
    Art_NJr, May 19, 2010
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  5. zooey72

    zooey72 New Member

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    Yes Chuck, it is not tight like I would expect it to be.
    I see Art, I guess that would make sense. I ll be taking my
    bike to get a service so I'll ask them to take a looksee,
    thank you gents.
    zooey72, May 19, 2010
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