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-====== REF: Wheels, Brakes & Tires - Sub-12D ======
+====== REF: Wheels, Brakes & Tires - Sub-12B ======
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-====== Brembo Caliper Install on 2007 883L ======
+====== VROD Brembo Caliper Install on 2007 883L ======
+Article by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-drivetrain/sportster-motorcycle-tires-wheels-and-brakes-aa/55457-brembo-caliper-install-lot-of-pics?t=274658&highlight=brembo)) \\
+Pics cropped and/or resized by Hippysmack for formatting. \\
-Parts: \\
+The actual install was rather easy. The install time took maybe 3.5 hours. \\
+Plan on having plenty of rags on hand and don't let the brake fluid get on anything you care about (like paint). \\
+**Parts**: \\
   * VRod Brembo caliper - 44732-06a - $144 (Zanotti)
   * VRod Floating Rotor - 44405-07 - $134 (Zanotti)
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   * Goodridge copper crush washers 10mm - $4
-Tools: \\
+**Tools**: \\
   * 9/16", 3/4", 5/16", 10mm and 12mm sockets
   * T40 Torx socket
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 |Tools ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|Front end lifted ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|
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+|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_1_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:evo:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_2_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |Remove the banjo bolt on the caliper ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|Remove old caliper, pull axle out while catching the spacers and remove the tire ((photos by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))||
-|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_9_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_3_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_7_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_9_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_3_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:evo:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_7_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |Brake line stuffed into an old oil bottle and bungee'd out of the way ((photos by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))||Banjo bolt (12mm hex) removed from the master ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|
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 |Remove 5 Torx bolts (T40) holding brake rotor on. An impact wrench was used to loosen the bolts. ((photos by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo)) ||
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+Everything pretty much just bolts back together just like stock. \\
+Make sure you use Loctite and torque everything properly by the manual. \\
+Take care running the new brake cable so it doesn't rub or get caught on the tire. \\
+The mesh silver panel on the back side of the caliber is really a functional vent. \\
 |Here's why you need to replace the rotor. \\ Old one on left - new (larger one on right) ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|Stock rotor laying on top of the new one. \\ Look closely and you can see the difference. ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|
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 |Stock rotor ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|New rotor ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|New rotor after pad bedding ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|
 |{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_18_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_19_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:wheels:brembo_caliper_install_20_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |Stock brake cable ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|New brake cable ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo))|

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