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Brake Question
Hi All,
Quick question about the brake calipers...While assembling the front calipers, the left-side caliper hanger slid onto the hanger pins pretty easily but the right-side was more difficult; I guess it's possible one of the hanger pins is slightly bent. I DID apply the grease to the pins as instructed but I still had to tap the right hanger onto the pins. Is that ok, or will the brake hangup when the brake system is fully functional?
Thanks,
Frank
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Just my personal thoughts but, I'd try to find out WHAT is causing the pin(s) to hang up enough that you had to "tap" them in. Any "binds" in a braking system are cause for some investigation. Your calipers should "float" back-n-forth easily by hand.
Doc
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Ok, good point. I didn't know if a little resistance was normal, or if it should "float" as you said. I guess I'll take it apart and investigate.
Thanks Doc!
Frank