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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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What is this?

I saw this on the front right wheel and was wondering 1) what is this and 2) should it be loose?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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I saw this on the front right wheel and was wondering 1) what is this and 2) should it be loose?
Looks like the brake wear sensor...and no....
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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loose brake sensor
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Where should it be?


Edit: Found it

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