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Title: anybody know if E and F front calipers are interchangable?
Post by: ineedanap on June 03, 2009, 09:03:58 PM
Are the calipers from the newer style E bikes interchangable with the F bikes.  The reason I ask is because my 97 caliper that has served me so well went nuclear at the track this weekend.  Now one piston is sticking.  I have a deal lined up on an 08 caliper but the bikebandit numbers don't match.  Are there really any differences?
Title: Re: anybody know if E and F front calipers are interchangable?
Post by: The Buddha on June 04, 2009, 06:27:57 AM
I believe so.
Different pads, but they will fit and work ... I can confirm if you like tonight.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: anybody know if E and F front calipers are interchangable?
Post by: ineedanap on June 04, 2009, 07:02:45 AM
Thanks.  I'll pick up the caliper tomorrow and we'll find out for sure! 
Title: Re: anybody know if E and F front calipers are interchangable?
Post by: ineedanap on June 05, 2009, 07:40:06 PM
In case anybody was curious when I searched it said that 96-01 calipers were interchangable.  Surprisingly there was no info on stuff for the F.  I just finished swapping in an 08 caliper in place of a 97 caliper.  All F calipers are completely interchangable with the 96+ calipers... pads, banjo bolts, everything.  

so now it's

89-95  same

96-09 same





Title: Re: anybody know if E and F front calipers are interchangable?
Post by: simoniz on June 07, 2009, 09:03:36 AM
Good information - one for the Wiki, right?