havakaw wrote: Before you go and spend your money, spend a minute of time and try swapping the caliper brackets side to side and see where that gets you. If it's still messed up, then do what you gotta do.
That was the first thing I tried.
chirpy999 wrote: Hi I think its the hangers that are incorrect. The calipers are used on many models, but the hangers are different depending on the fork whether it is a leading axle or not.
That's what I mean. The calipers are built into the "hanger" as you call it. This one is the wrong shape for the axle.
MDZ1rider wrote: Check the bottom of the warning sticker on the forks. Some have a print date. That would at least narrow down the year of the forks.
Thanks. I checked, and there is no date.
I spent a lot of time comparing photos of the caliper mounts being sold for all the various LTD models and dates. I am reasonably certain that the part was pretty universal for a specific set of bikes from that era. At anyrate, I haggled a guy down to $40 with free shipping for a complete set of front brakes from that type of lower fork. If they don't fit, I will not be out all that much money.
