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[@KIMBER976]

Probably the best instructional vids on KZbin, I like that you don’t skip the details. Thanks a lot!

[@sikbaggers]

Sorry I'm late responding but thank you! Very much appreciated!

[@kenc165]

Very easy to follow video, wouldn’t have tried a front brake job if I hadn’t watched your video. Thanks.

[@sikbaggers]

Glad the video helped Ken!

[@rickdionne6877]

can't believe this stuff for free...great video......nice dude who explains and shows things in layman's terms.........thanks in kind.......my dealer wanted $170.00 in labour plus parts

[@glickmpb]

I just saw this in Feb 2024 and its an AWESOME video! I loved the very first step when you said "we do it by the service manual". This is a super easy job the dealerships RAPE people over. Most people simply need a little courage! Awesome!!

[@sikbaggers]

Absolutly...these are things you can do at home and save tons of money plus you learn a little about your bike along the way. Thank you for checking it out!

[@glickmpb]

@@sikbaggers I am not afraid to get my hands dirty but I have always been leary about having to bleed brakes. I was kinda shocked you didn't need to do that on your bike. I only have about 4500 miles on my 2019 Fat Boy 114, but when do you anticipiate fronts and rears?

[@floydrturbo1]

Very thorough and no BS. Thanks for taking the time to show us the details AND include torque settings.

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks for checking it out Floyd! Glad the video helped sir.

[@rickyhawkins7407]

Thank you. I do a lot of the services on my bike, every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new or something to make the job easier. I have had decent tools for years but when I started doing a lot of my own work, invested in a set of good 12 pt sockets.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for checking it out Ricky....I got a lot of my tools as I went....seems to make the cost a little more easy to deal with lol

[@Flashftw]

First go on my Fatboy Special on the brakes. Alot different than the Shovel's & Evo's I've worked on. Excellent step by step instructions. Thanx...

[@sikbaggers]

youre very welcome thank you for watching

[@edgomez3322]

Just watched your videos on changing through front and back brake pads on your 2015 softail, and your video was just what I needed to see.. Thank you very much for your expertise Ed.

[@sikbaggers]

awesome! Grateful to help!

[@daveantill9804]

Hey man,what a great video,thanks for showing this process.I'm doing the pads and fluid flush this coming week on my 16 Heritage,I'll keep this video close at hand.Safe travels👊

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks for checking it out Dave...glad the video helped...pretty straight forward and after you do it a few times its a breeze..be safe man1

[@MCMLXXVII-]

Thanks for taking your time to help everyone, including me, who watches your content! Great instructions!

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for checking them out Eddie! Much appreciated and grateful to help!

[@trikemike7291]

I have a 2014 Triglide trike I am not a mechanic but this video has helped me to be able to save me some money on oil changes and now the brakes at least the front ones

[@sikbaggers]

Hey Mike thanks for checking out the videos man...and im glad they are helping you! I hope to get a triglide in here soon to do some work on for future videos.

[@johngeiss2911]

First KZbin video I've seen that is easy to follow. Outstanding job brother. I really, really appreciate this.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you John...youre very welcome sir. be safe

[@125saito]

Love the slide in to frame Steve. Thanks for a great helpful video. Pads are on my to do list.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank for checking it out David...its a breeze. You'll be through it before you know it.

[@benhall9835]

I've watched a ton of your video's, first time I've commented on any. You explain every thing very well and easy to follow! Thanks for all of your video's! Very helpful

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Ben..much appreciated sir. Im glad they have helped and hopefully saved some money! be safe and thanks for commenting!

[@DonMcKenzie-yw8mh]

Man your videos are really amazing and awesome knowledge budz. You have made my Harley riding experience so much better because I can maintain my own bike and I’ve learned almost everything I know about my 2013 Heritage Softtail from you and your videos. Thank you so much and please keep doing an excellent job on your videos. I’m not the only one that appreciates every minute you put into them. Don McKenzie Vancouver, B.C.

[@sikbaggers]

Hey Don...thank you very much for the awesome comment...that really means a lot to know that they are helping and it makes the time and effort to make them all worth it.

[@stevemccasland1693]

Thank you for the information one using a twelve point socket. Job went really well (19 breakout ) about 20 minutes. Just the front pads

[@sikbaggers]

Nice! And saved a ton of money doing it yourself. glad to help!

[@gianlucapascale6834]

Hi Steven. Just replaced my rear pads on my 2012 FLSTN and it was smooth thanks to your well laid out video. I appreciate it.

[@sikbaggers]

thats awesome! So glad the video helped and saved you some bucks! Thats what its all about!

[@Hoglife]

It is June of 2024 and this came across my feed,it’s basically the same way as a car,watched the video to be 100%,Thanks for the video!

[@sikbaggers]

yeah pretty basic to do...a few tools and a little know how and you can save a ton of money

[@davidhelton9007]

Sorry honey….. classic! Very helpful video Steve .. Thank you.

[@sikbaggers]

HA...yeah she didnt think so lol but I did order the chrome cover lol

[@rjdavis947]

I just use the old brake pad and C clamp to push the pistons back in. Great info on pad material, as usual. Thanks again

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks RJ...yeah for sure and easy and cheaper way to do it...some guys like those gadget tools though

[@irnfocus]

Always great content and easy to follow step by step directions- i am replacing the rear pads on a 12 Softail heritage but just realized the pin apparently backed out and is gone. Do you know what they part is called and where I can find it?

[@sikbaggers]

Im not sure which pin it is.,..but here is parts break down on HD REAR - estore.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/sip/2012-flhtcuse7-parts-catalog-brake-caliper-rear_assembly-272978~27 FRONT - estore.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/sip/2012-flhtcuse7-parts-catalog-brake-caliper-front_assembly-272978~26

[@briemosborne7017]

Thanks for your videos, they are really important for a guy that is fed up with dealership bullshit and outrageous tech fees, for something as simple as this pad-swapping procedure. I just did my first oil change in my fat boy and I saved tons of money, with the satisfaction it was done with authentic Amsoill synthetic oil, turns out the dealer DID NOT use synthetic but conventional, yet they charged me for their Syn 3 ending up paying $180 for it plus one hour labor. I will do my own brakes, spark plugs, and wires next time.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for checking out the video and the commnet. Thats what its all about...saving money and knowing you have what you paid for in your bike. Plus working on your bike will get you more familiar with your machine....and thats always a plus.

[@michaelzielinski1702]

On top of you showing how to it saved me time and money!And the best thing is I saved even more money by not having to stay at a holiday inn express! Very thorough and consice! Thank you for the video! (Sorry about the joke ;)

[@sikbaggers]

haha thanks man! Glad to help and thank you for the comment and checking out the video! Be safe!

[@philv930]

Thanks for this video! Gonna be putting new pads on my '14 Deluxe with ABS. At least on my bike Ill have to take off the top exhaust can. Also for those who have the same bike as me, the EBC Part numbers for these pads he used are FA458HH - Rear and FA457HH - Front.

[@sikbaggers]

thank you for the parts numbers Phil!

[@user-gl3zj9ir8b]

I use the old brake shoe to compress the pistons back in the caliper. Thought it might be useful info. Great videos thanks for your time

[@sikbaggers]

excellent tip! Thank you!

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Steve. Doing your own work is a great option.

[@sikbaggers]

Totally agree! Save those bucks for more parts lol

[@jeffcook3435]

Great video and what I particularly liked was your use of a torque wrench followed by the instruction to only click once, people have no idea how much bolt stretch there is each time they do that. I’ve subscribed and now looking forward to the next video I watch…stay safe.

[@FA-xw8zz]

great videos big help thank you brother for your time and great explanation and details

[@sikbaggers]

always glad to help! Thanks for checking it out!

[@snakebite6511]

You always make it look easy, but im still not doing it myself :)

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks for checking it out though. Sometimes we have to know our "pay grade", what I call it anyway...some stuff is over my pay grade and I let someone else do it...it happens.

[@Storm23Trooper]

You ain’t got the huevos 😂

[@DAVE5187]

Lol I feel ya

[@donfinkey692]

Sir, you are a wealth of knowledge and experience!

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you so much for your generous comment! I truly appreciate your kind words and recognition

[@coastaltransplant]

Good comment on the proper use of a tq wrench subscriber earned just from that.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for checking it out and the sub! Much appreciated!

[@scootertrash647]

Might wanna add the 2 pin bolts need a 1/4 12point socket that can be tricky to find. I had to order one. No one carried it

[@sikbaggers]

14:34 you may have missed it skipping through the video...the bike I was working on has a 10mm 12 point bolt...i clearly mentioned it in this video and also talked about why you need a 12 point socket versus a standard 6 sides one. M ight wanna watch the whole video. ;)

[@scootertrash647]

@@sikbaggers ohhh,lol. My bad bro. I only commented on it cuz I went thru hell trying to find one lol. Great vid anyway, keep em coming

[@clamshack5116]

great video

[@sikbaggers]

thank you, glad it helped!

[@charlespayne2002]

PSA, the size for the rear pad pin is 1/4 inch 12 point. Great vid

[@sikbaggers]

thanks charles

[@michaelwills7884]

Man I have been a mech mill right and osv engineer still love watching your vids , great job in both work and video explanations man keep up the great work.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for the kind words Michael and checking out the video!

[@Azucarpups]

Thank you for the lesson. New to the harley diy school coming off the sport bike .

[@sikbaggers]

glad the video helped! If you have any questions let me know!

[@medcook57]

Thanks for the brake pad material explanation.

[@sikbaggers]

You're very welcome.,. Buying pads can be confusing...always had great luck with the Sintered pads.

[@patsamples6452]

Thanks Steve, after this video I might be able to do this myself….. I will have to watch again, I’m sure as I go

[@sikbaggers]

You can do it! Easy and save some money for more parts!

[@vincentmurante5142]

Hey Steve can you do a video on changing the break fluid with abs breaks

[@jasonbreedlove495]

Yes.please!!

[@sikbaggers]

That will be coming up as I have to change the cables and lines for the new handlebars...that will be part of that video...coming soon!

[@ToughShiftGarage]

Just about to do the front brakes! Awesome video! Just subscribed!

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you very much! Glad to help!

[@erinmccauley6541]

Quick question and I am a wife of a 2011 heritage Softail Harley owner( my wonderful husband). And we're in a little argument about a bolt that must go on the front brakes. I think you can only order it from Harley store it Is the bolt that goes thru the calipers and brake pads in the center. Goes in from left side. I'm pretty sure. Argument " should you not ride the bike if that bolt is missing?" I say,"order a new one and put it on and do not ride period until it is replaced." He says," it don't NEED it and it is fine. the clips alone are enough to hold the pads in." I'm not even sure if the terminology that I am using is even correct so pardon me if it's not. But this is all I know about it. So someone please help a wife out that KNOWS 🤞 what she is talking about? Thanks in advance. Just trying to keep him safe. But it's been a really BIG ordeal at my home the past few days over this. 🙀

[@sikbaggers]

So what you are referring to is the bridge bolt/pad pin and clip. This bolt is only threaded on the end and the center is smooth. Your pads ride on the smooth part. That bolt helps your pads move back and forth smoothly in a straight line so they dont bind up. This pin/bolt should be lubed when you replace your pads to make sure it has smooth motion. If the pads are new you would probably be ok because there is little movement but as the pads wear they will move more. If the pads somehow get bound at an angle you will find yourself with little to no front brakes and having a bad day. Not to cause any more of an argument but its literally a 7 dollar bolt/clip...why risk it? Not really worth it to me. I hope this helps. Be safe!

[@jdkmboy]

Yo Small Town Famous with Big City Dreams, nicely done and keep them coming!

[@sikbaggers]

You know it brother!!

[@kennethdutton4153]

Appreciate the time taken to make the video 👍🏻

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks for checking it out Kenneth! Hope it helped! be safe

[@usscvr]

Great video! Excellent descriptions and talk-through. Thanks!

[@sikbaggers]

Glad to help!!

[@kentkramer3866]

Thanks for sending the SWAG and love ur videos. Very helpful

[@mindrope21]

I do a lot of basic automotive work on my vehicles, especially brakes. On bike brakes, do you not apply a light amount of "brake & caliper" grease on the pins, shims (where the pad slides) and the back of the pad? Kudos on this demo, Thanks

[@sikbaggers]

you absoultaly can...its not called for in the service manual but you can...it wont hurt anything.

[@Breakout2018]

Great Video! Made it look simple Steve.

[@sikbaggers]

Yeah its not too bad..definitely worth doing on your own and saving that service fee. Glad it helped!!

[@louisdiaz5428]

My first subscriber. ty for the knowledge.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for checking it out and the sub Louis! Much appreciated!

[@danoweston6185]

You know what you're doing!

[@FLSTFB103]

What size is the 12-point socket for the rear Brake?

[@DrWhoRocks333]

1/4"

[@user-ij8qv1qg7w]

Nice video, but a little nervous to do it still. It looks easy! I'll give it a try

[@jeremymcclanahan2389]

THANKS A MILLION FOR SHARING THIS!!

[@sikbaggers]

Youre very welcome sir and thank you for checking it out!

[@robertluttrell2058]

Great video, your the best on the internet!

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Robert! Glad the videos are helping!

[@dwheeler016]

Thanks. You said the letters A.B.S. What about the special software from the factory (kneeling and facing Milwaukie as I write this) and the super special tech they will have to fly in the corporate jet to make the ABS work again?

[@dwheeler016]

@@heybruh3274 I was basically repeating what the Harley dealer told me when I bought my Ultra. I never touched the brakes anyway and left any liability to them.

[@sikbaggers]

Well there is a way to bleed ABS brakes and we will covering that very soon in an upcoming video when we swap out our lines for taller bars...its not as bad as HD wants you to think it is. ABS valves are always open..so as long you dont turn the bike on and send power to the module while your doing it, its the same as bleeding brakes on non ABS bikes.

[@matthorn8496]

Thanks for the video, it’s a great learning tool for a new rider who wants to do maintenance on his own versus paying a lot to a dealership. And as always, love the Ugga Dugga. Also I have a 1999 HD Heritage Softail, will the same principles apply. Thanks.

[@sikbaggers]

Hey Matt thanks for checking them out and yes...same principle's however your brake bolts may be slightly different and torque specs thats why its a great idea to get a service manual for your bike...you should be able to find a pdf version with no problems on the internet for download for that bike.

[@kilburn1313]

Good stuff thanks from rural South Australia

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Glyn!

[@onthern]

Great vid. Thanks for the walk through.

[@sikbaggers]

thank you for checking it out and glad it helped!

[@georgeburlacu1175]

Thank you!😉👍

[@sikbaggers]

Yes sir!

[@jaimefernandez7458]

Thank u.

[@sikbaggers]

You're welcome

[@PescesKitchen]

Are the new brakes supposed to squeak when you use them for the first time on the rear?

[@sikbaggers]

They can depending on what kind if brakes you got...or the wear and tear on the rotors. Its should line out over time.

[@edmilsoncosta9136]

Once again, very nice content. I believe I'll do it next weekend.

[@sikbaggers]

Glad the video helped!

[@dannykraut9521]

I forgot to open the master brake cylinder and brake fluid poured out of the rear when I pressed the caliper in. What should I replace to remedy this mistake?

[@sikbaggers]

Just a dot 4 or dot 5 brake fluid...it doesnt matter what you have in there..4 or 5..you can mix them with no harm

[@dannykraut9521]

@@sikbaggers I definitely blew the seals in caliper. The rear breaks won't pressurize. Is it worth it to repair the seals or just get a whole new caliper.

[@Jisstifer83626]

@Danny Kraut replace the seals. It's super easy and very cheap.

[@gman4092]

Could you do a clutch adjustment with a hydraulic clutch cable? My service manual only show with a regular clutch cable. No sure why........ Thanks love the videos and info learning . My bike is an 07 cvo springer.

[@sikbaggers]

You can but you do it on the clutch itself...the only thing you can do to the clutch lever and line is change out the fluid. That should be done every couple of years.

[@bluzamps23]

Yes - I Learned A Lot - But - Compressing Rear Caliper pistons ? You protected the piston surface with That Square - You did not protect the out side of the caliper with at least some thin plywood So Your C-Clamp would not Mar or Deface The Out Side Of The Caliper?

[@sikbaggers]

it'll take a lot to mar that caliper...ive done hundreds of brakes in my day and never use anything on the outside of the calipers. But by all means if you want to that is fine too...it wont hurt anything

[@3timefelon576]

What is the size of the 12 point for the rear caliper

[@sikbaggers]

sorry for the late reply...some of these slipped by me ...and its a 10mm

[@JoseSanchez-pe1jp]

What size is the lower bolt? Mine fell off while i was riding and no one in my area has one. Not even the Harley dealer. Thanks.

[@johnvalentin8247]

Great Video... Thank you!

[@sikbaggers]

Youre very welcome John..thanks for watching!

[@charlieholt2050]

What size socket did you use to remove rear caliper bolts?

[@SergioVazquez-ct2ve]

I ask the same question 12 points but what size ???

[@briano3128]

Thanks for sharing you knowledge.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@tedzirbes6713]

Thanks for the detailed video, subscribed 👍🏻

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks for the sub!

[@chriswebster5908]

Great videos. Always very helpful thank you. Could you please post a link for the motorcycle table lift you use?

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Chris..here is the lift I got amzn.to/3EEii4F you can get it from here or from APLUS's website...same thing

[@benpaynter8348]

What size socket did you use on the rear caliper pin?

[@DrWhoRocks333]

43-48 ft.lbs on the rear caliper pins is way too much! The service manual states 16-20 ft.lbs.

[@kiwibiker9754]

1 Uggah duggah people!👍😆

[@sikbaggers]

lol yes! one...not two uggah duggahs!

[@michaelflorant8641]

Is this the same procedure for 2022 Street Bob?

[@Storm23Trooper]

Thanks for this . I saved allot of money 💰

[@sikbaggers]

Youre very welcome!

[@Asphltangel]

I was looking for the ratchet tool for the calipers. I have an 04 fatboy and had a time getting them suppressed.

[@charlesbiggs7175]

Thank you

[@sikbaggers]

Youre very welcome...thank you for watching!

[@sfret1]

Great video. I've done the brake pads myself on other. I've never loosen the caps on the master cylinders. I am I necessarily doing this wrong or just harder?

[@sikbaggers]

I rarely loosen the cover but the service manual says to so thats how I shoot the videos..by the book, but no,..you are fine not loosening it.

[@christophergonzalez3104]

Hell yea man thank you🤘🏽

[@allynpinnello3012]

Great video Steve! Keep 'em coming.....Wondering.....Is some "over your paygrade" stuff coming to your channel.....Because you do so well at explaining things!

[@sikbaggers]

Well the installs are about to get harder from here on out...New wheels and tires going on, lower fork legs being swapped to chrome and also new clutch and brake lines with taller bars...I dont know if I will really get into the engine on this one or not though...trying to build this on a budget...sort of..lol

[@jeffbrigham6774]

Once you put the new pads on get the calipers back on the bike everything tightened up and the brakes pumped up is it normal for the caliper to have very slight play if you move the caliper up and down/front to back (depending on how you look at it) from the top? Thank you

[@sikbaggers]

yes the way these lay in there...its normal

[@edmilsoncosta9136]

Thanks for sharing!!! Great content.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you for checking it out! be safe!

[@jimmypattison1891]

hiya i have a 2014 cvo softail breakout FXSBSE im trying to find out the right Ft/Pds setting for the rear hex head caliper fixing bolt PLEASE

[@sikbaggers]

Brake caliper mounting bolt, rear 16-20 ft-lbs .......sorry i missed this comment but here is a direct link to my google drive for the 14 softail service manual. drive.google.com/file/d/1czUq9Uk1QZK9Ap8vOA6aiN4SjnQD4ctu/view?usp=sharing

[@afcro]

Steve, what size is that 12pt socket? I got all 6pt so need to go buy some. Thanks in advance sir!!!

[@sikbaggers]

they are all 10mm 12 point bolts...harley loves those on just about every model they make.

[@aratony2005]

Where can I buy the tool to remove the pin of the caliper

[@sikbaggers]

are you talking about the bolt on the front caliper to remove the pads?

[@johnturturiello7347]

Thanks excellent video

[@sfret1]

Wish I knew what size that 12 pt. (by 1/4" drive) is. My sons tool box is a mess. Off to Lowe's to get another.

[@sikbaggers]

10mm

[@gilou3424]

Hi ! Thank you for your so helpfull video. Could you precize me the size of your little 12 points socket please ?

[@sikbaggers]

yes its a 10mm

[@gilou3424]

@@sikbaggers not imperial size then ?

[@buster1173]

What is the pin socket number, I've been hearing everything from 6 mm to 8

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you!

[@matthewdalton4410]

I forgot to loosen the master cylinder cover for my front brakes will it cause air in the lines?

[@sikbaggers]

The only way to get air in the lines is actually opening it and being low on fluid, you take the chance of sucking air in. The reason we open them is so there is no pressure on the system when you are pumping them but honestly its ok...a lot of times we dont open them either and just push the fluid back up the lines into the master cylinder.

[@orgullomexicano64]

Awesome video! Thanks for including the torque numbers. I just don't see the link?

[@sikbaggers]

thanks for checking it out and which link are you looking for?

[@orgullomexicano64]

@SIK Baggers To the torque wrenches but...I found them. Thanks again.

[@MichaelPesce-er2rc]

So once you remove the caliber from the disk, they won't compress out? Unless you squeeze the handle bar, which I think you're not supposed to do, but just wanted to ask. I'm so afraid of taking these off, because I've never done this before and I don't want those brakes to open up and then I'm finding myself having to do a really expensive caliber rebuild. Can you just shed some light on this - I think it only happens when you squeeze the brand handle and that's why it's important not to touch that lever.

[@sikbaggers]

The only way they will compress out is you hit the brakes. There is no spring behind them, only fluid...so as long as you dont push the brakes with the brake pads out you will be good. Just slip them off, pry them fully apart using a lever or screwdriver, chnage the pads and put them back on. Its pretty straight forward so dont over think it..just dont hit the brakes and youll be fine.

[@briandemartino2037]

Great vid thanks very helpful

[@sikbaggers]

thank you brian...glad to help!

[@MrHobbs-lm8jn]

Thanks good vid and info appreciate your doing this

[@sikbaggers]

thank you for checking it out!

[@pichan78orellana90]

Is bleeding not required when changing brakes? I own a 15 deluxe.

[@sikbaggers]

"bleeding" is never required during a brake pad change. You would only need to bleed your brakes if you have somehow let air into the system. ..I would recommend that you check your brake fluid moisture every 15k miles using a brake fluid testing pen amzn.to/3yqBHW3 you can judge by that when to "flush" your fluids.

[@edwardbradshaw1253]

Hey quick question what are the floorboards and brake pedal your running on the road glide

[@sikbaggers]

Those are prototypes...still testing but they will be out very soon and ill do a full video on them

[@ironmerv]

Yes I was going to ask the same. I really like the look on those floor boards.

[@russpeaknuckel9525]

Great video ! Thanks

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Russ!

[@buzz961]

thanks man good job

[@sikbaggers]

you're very welcome!

[@jorgelopez1855]

Torque spec is way to high for the rear caliper 16-20 ft lbs is correct

[@sikbaggers]

you are correct...in my editing I must have grabbed the wrong specs from the manual....thanks for the heads up

[@DrWhoRocks333]

@@sikbaggers Might want to correct that in your description, before someone strips out their mounting threads.

[@daveshaffer6561]

Im new to wrenchin on my own bike but agree, I wanna "save some money", too. Unfortunately, I didn't see the corrected torque specs til now...i literally drove 1.5 hrs to buy a torque wrench and finally, was getting this pig back together, after a tire change and whoops, stripped the damn middle threada on the caliper bracket. Guess I am removing the tire again. Ill know how to do this pretty good now, lol. Could you please tell me if I shou li d tey and re-thread it or buy another one.... i'm itchin to get er back on the road, been a week and a half already ... honest mistake all the way around, just wish i read deeper b4 hand... thanks man!