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Offline cooldrum

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front brake question
« on: May 11, 2013, 08:39:20 AM »
Hello folks in cb land ,  I have a 1974 cb750  . Question, is it necessary to remove the front wheel to replace brake pads?  Thanks for your help and suggestions.  cooldrum

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Re: front brake question
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2013, 09:10:56 AM »
No. Easy, simple and straight forward process.  Get the manual. 
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Re: front brake question
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2013, 01:38:47 PM »
Manual is on this site too. Pretty easy job with the tire on the bike.
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Re: front brake question
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2013, 02:32:46 PM »
Thanks guys, will refer to Manuel and continue forward .

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Re: front brake question
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2013, 02:45:20 PM »
2 allen heads pulled out,1cotterpin.. That is it..
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Offline Vinhead1957

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Re: front brake question
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2013, 03:58:05 PM »
Those Allens can be pesky sometimes

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Re: front brake question
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2013, 05:19:08 PM »
Yes, make sure you use metric allen on those 2 and not try to get by with standard allen. You will bugger those up and be in trouble.
1970 CB750K0 - Candy Ruby Red
1973 CB750K3 - Candy Bacchus Olive or Sunflake Orange
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS396 - Cortez Silver
1976 GL1000 Sulphur Yellow

Oshkosh, WI  USA