Low Rider mags on Street Bob

[kerry_okie]

I bought a set of HD Dyna Low Rider mags to put on my Street Bob. Before I put them on, I had the dealer check the parts book to see if I needed to change anything on the axle. He said the axle spacers had the same part number on both models, so all I should have to do is bolt them up. Which I did - now, the disc on the front wheel is rubbing the inside brake pad more than I think it should, plus I can see daylight between the outside brake pad and the disc.

I generally followed the factory manual procedure, with one notable exception - the factory manual says you need to remove the front brake caliper and both brake pads when changing the front wheel. I didn't because I couldn't see why it would be necessary. Could it be that the pads have to reset themselves in the caliper when the wheel is removed and replaced?

The only other thing I can think of is that perhaps the front wheel bearings are different between the mag and wire wheels which could be throwing the spacing off.

Any ideas?

-- kerry --

[zeusrock1]

If you can fit something slim (spackel knife?) in between the pad and the rotor you can push the pads out a little. After you push the pads out, when you press the brakes again it will reset them to the proper spacing against the rotor.

That's what I would try, but I've only changed brake pads, never wheels.

[kerry_okie]

I tried your suggestion, prying back the inside pad and taking a quick ride. It sounds like the disc may be very slightly warped. I think it will be okay for a while. Thanks!

-- kerry --