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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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do the front calipers have slack ? ,i can move them back and forth on the pin , is this normal ?
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Originally Posted by rcr103
do the front calipers have slack ? ,i can move them back and forth on the pin , is this normal ?
Generally yes!

If you couldn't move them back and fortha little it could mean they are "hung up" and brake pads are staying partially engaged.

But we aren't talking a lot of movement here
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ok thank's ,only about 1/8 inch slop .
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Originally Posted by rcr103
ok thank's ,only about 1/8 inch slop .
I know an eigth is not an exact measurement!

Are brakes OK?

Excessive pedal travel?

Solid pedal?

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