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 ====== VROD Brembo Caliper Install on 2007 883L ====== ====== VROD Brembo Caliper Install on 2007 883L ======
-Article by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM ((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=274658&​highlight=brembo)) \\ +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 by Hippysmack for formatting. \\ +Pics cropped ​and/or resized ​by Hippysmack for formatting. \\
  
 The actual install was rather easy. The install time took maybe 3.5 hours. \\ 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). \\ Plan on having plenty of rags on hand and don't let the brake fluid get on anything you care about (like paint). \\
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 **Parts**: \\ **Parts**: \\
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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))|+|Tools ((photo 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))|Front end lifted ((photo 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))|
 |{{:​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|}}| |{{:​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))||+|Remove the banjo bolt on the caliper ((photo 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))|Remove old caliper, pull axle out while catching the spacers and remove the tire ((photos 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))||
 |{{:​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|}}| |{{:​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))|+|Brake line stuffed into an old oil bottle and bungee'​d out of the way ((photos 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))||Banjo bolt (12mm hex) removed from the master ((photo 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))|
 |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_10_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_11_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_13_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_10_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_11_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_13_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
-|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)) ||+|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 ​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)) ||
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 The mesh silver panel on the back side of the caliber is really a functional vent. \\ 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))|+|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 ​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))|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 ​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))|
 |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_16_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_17_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_16_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_17_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
-|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))|+|Stock rotor ((photo 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))|New rotor ((photo 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))|New rotor after pad bedding ((photo 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))|
 |{{:​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|}}| |{{:​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))|+|Stock brake cable ((photo 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))|New brake cable ((photo 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))|
 |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_21_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_22_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_21_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​wheels:​brembo_caliper_install_22_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|