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1300R front brake questions
« on: September 29, 2011, 06:30:01 PM »
So the time has come to change the pads on my 08 1300R and I got some questions. First, Am I gonna have to take off/move the fender? looks like there's not enough clearance to pull the caliper off. Second, has anyone seen my 12mm socket? hah, kidding, but seriously, anyone in Austin have an air-ratchet I can use? stealer over torqued the bolts and all i'm doing with my hand wrenches is damage. Thanks gang.
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Re: 1300R front brake questions
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2011, 07:27:09 PM »
First you do not have to take off fender!! ;D
 I have air tools but a little to far from ya!
Brake pads are a easy change!! Good luck!
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Re: 1300R front brake questions
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2011, 08:22:01 PM »
get air wrench from harbor supply get the job done and return it, or just keep it, pretty cheap life time exchange  :thumbup:
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Re: 1300R front brake questions
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2011, 08:24:14 PM »
Not a hard job at all, go to http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207424&highlight=1300+brake+pads
I'll be changing mine when I get home, and bleeding brakes. \\
You can do it  :thumbup:
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Re: 1300R front brake questions
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2011, 06:33:21 AM »
Quote from: Gumbo on September 29, 2011, 08:24:14 PM
Not a hard job at all, go to http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207424&highlight=1300+brake+pads
I'll be changing mine when I get home, and bleeding brakes. \\
You can do it  :thumbup:

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No need to remove the caliper when changing the brake pads unless you have to get your rotor refinished.
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