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« on: July 24, 2018, 05:05:42 AM » |
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Hey Gang, had to change the rear pads this past weekend now that there in they dont seem to be releasing it was a very tight squeeze to get new pads in i didnt remove caliper (prob should have)
i also noticed and may have adjusted the nut that is on the caliper slider pin how is that to be adjusted when proper?
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2018, 06:12:05 AM » |
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Did you check brake fluid level? New pads push fluid back into the reservoir. If it's overfull it might give you problems. Also cleaning the pistons might make them release easier.
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2018, 08:00:47 AM » |
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In addition to what Stick said, it's a good idea to replace the fluid with new whenever changing brake pads.
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2018, 09:09:45 AM » |
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When the pistons were extended, did you take brake cleaner and toothbrush to their outsides before retracting them into the caliper body?
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2018, 09:12:33 AM » |
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It never hurts to lubricate the pivot shaft of the brake pedal. Those have been know to corrode and stick.
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2018, 10:02:35 AM » |
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When the pistons were extended, did you take brake cleaner and toothbrush to their outsides before retracting them into the caliper body?
Plus the rear brake catches ALL the crud and corruption thrown up from the road surface. If the new pads were "tight" maybe you did not have the pistons pushed all the way in cuz they were in fact dirty. When ever I do the rear brake pads I dismantle the caliper and clean and install new O-rings. Also lets me see the condition of the pistons. I KNOW what a P I A removing the rear caliper is. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2018, 10:48:03 AM » |
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How long since you've done a digisync? Can't hurt, right??  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2018, 11:18:57 AM » |
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Hey Gang, had to change the rear pads this past weekend now that there in they dont seem to be releasing it was a very tight squeeze to get new pads in i didnt remove caliper (prob should have)
i also noticed and may have adjusted the nut that is on the caliper slider pin how is that to be adjusted when proper?
That nut you speak of is not an adjustment and should not have been messed with. Just snug it down and forget about it. Did you clean the Pistons before compressing them into the caliper? It's also easy to get the forward piston cocked sorta crooked while doing it on the bike. I'd remove the new pads clean the Pistons if needed and carefully compress the Pistons enough so it's NOT such a tight fit. See what you got then. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2018, 12:25:00 PM » |
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thanks gang i did clean what i could get at with some brake cleaner and brush i will check my fluid level again
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« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2018, 05:42:15 AM » |
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What I do for the pistons in remove the caliper and insert both old pads into the caliper. Then compress the barke pedal until the piston comes WAY out and contacts the pads. This is well short of being fully extended but it will allow you to clean the pistons.
As mentioned use brake cleaner and a toothbrush to get them clean. then add some DOT 4 to the pistons and led the fluid run down into the seal area. this will lube it up a bit.
Now compress the pistons back in and run them out again with the pedal.they should move smooth.
One you have done that one or more times compress them and install the caliper and new pads.
Next brake change consider replacing the caliper seals.
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2018, 09:46:51 AM » |
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What I do for the pistons in remove the caliper and insert both old pads into the caliper. Then compress the barke pedal until the piston comes WAY out and contacts the pads.
I insert a paint stick between the old brake pads. I prefer to not let the pistons stick any further out of their bores, though I'm not 100% if it's a legit issue. Thinking about gettin this tool that rotates the pistons.  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2018, 01:41:32 PM » |
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i think maybe i did mess with it...  so snug it righty tighty or counter clockwise seems to tighten each direction? Hey Gang, had to change the rear pads this past weekend now that there in they dont seem to be releasing it was a very tight squeeze to get new pads in i didnt remove caliper (prob should have)
i also noticed and may have adjusted the nut that is on the caliper slider pin how is that to be adjusted when proper?
That nut you speak of is not an adjustment and should not have been messed with. Just snug it down and forget about it. Did you clean the Pistons before compressing them into the caliper? It's also easy to get the forward piston cocked sorta crooked while doing it on the bike. I'd remove the new pads clean the Pistons if needed and carefully compress the Pistons enough so it's NOT such a tight fit. See what you got then. |
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« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2018, 03:29:43 PM » |
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i think maybe i did mess with it... so snug it righty tighty or counter clockwise seems to tighten each direction? Hey Gang, had to change the rear pads this past weekend now that there in they dont seem to be releasing it was a very tight squeeze to get new pads in i didnt remove caliper (prob should have)
i also noticed and may have adjusted the nut that is on the caliper slider pin how is that to be adjusted when proper?
Righty tighty
That nut you speak of is not an adjustment and should not have been messed with. Just snug it down and forget about it. Did you clean the Pistons before compressing them into the caliper? It's also easy to get the forward piston cocked sorta crooked while doing it on the bike. I'd remove the new pads clean the Pistons if needed and carefully compress the Pistons enough so it's NOT such a tight fit. See what you got then. |
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