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« on: April 27, 2010, 06:07:10 PM » |
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My front calipers click now when going over small sharp bumps, I don't remember that last year, if there it must have been quieter. From "search" it seems like it could be the pins the calipers center on.
Can I just grease them (pins) ??? or do they need to be replaced ?
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2010, 07:41:54 PM » |
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Mine clunk but thats normal since they are floating calipers.
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2010, 07:57:27 PM » |
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If you stop hard and take off fast they'll do it every time.
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2010, 03:07:33 AM » |
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When I bought my first Valk nearly 3 years ago mine did it all the time. For the last year or two I havn't noticed it at all, wonder if the unbaffled cobras cured this problem.
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2010, 06:27:58 AM » |
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It may be the rotor is a little loose in the holder.
A good inspection would be the prescription.
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2010, 01:52:09 PM » |
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mine developed that problem one day..remove the pads and theres a retainer spring that holds pressure down on the pads..put alittle more bend into that retainer spring and re-install the pads..you'll be good to go.
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2010, 06:39:20 PM » |
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After a tire change that happen to me It was the caliper bolts it was like they were too long on one side so they would click. Lossen the alxe bolt and fork bolts and spin the the wheel and tight back up the way the book says
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2010, 06:45:24 PM » |
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Just cleaned mine up real good. The right one was quite dirty due to a leaky fork. Now it's clunky, I'll due that bend the spring trick. Good tip!  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2010, 09:48:37 PM » |
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Just cleaned mine up real good. The right one was quite dirty due to a leaky fork. Now it's clunky, I'll due that bend the spring trick. Good tip! If you can fix the clunk with the spring expansion, good, but a clunk is also good. Lets you know the calipers are floating properly. If you can shake them with you hand is also a good way to tell if they are floating properly, some have experienced caliper pistons not releasing pressure or sticking calipers, ie. no clunk. Bad |
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2010, 10:19:59 PM » |
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no clunk. Bad Excellent! I heartily concur, no clunk, Bad! ;-) |
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Larry
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2010, 10:21:06 PM » |
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Just cleaned mine up real good. The right one was quite dirty due to a leaky fork. Now it's clunky, I'll due that bend the spring trick. Good tip! If you can fix the clunk with the spring expansion, good, but a clunk is also good. Lets you know the calipers are floating properly. If you can shake them with you hand is also a good way to tell if they are floating properly, some have experienced caliper pistons not releasing pressure or sticking calipers, ie. no clunk. Bad Ya, I agree but since the left side is relatively nice and quiet the right may as well be that way too. The right caliper pistons were fairly corroded as was the pin. Along with all the goo/dirt mixed in there it produced a dampening effect and the spring popped off during cleaning. It may have got flattened a bit when it was put together. Clunking a bit is no problem, this is more than it was doing from new.  |
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2010, 08:23:06 AM » |
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To Ken,
You don't state if your front wheel has been off for any reason.If it has, it was probably installed out of sequence.
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« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2010, 08:24:18 AM » |
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Is it actually a clunking or is it a clacking.
Sounds stupid but there is a difference.
With the motor off, you on the bike and upright, hold the brake solidly and push the bike back and forth.
Can you hear the noise that way? if so it would most likely be the caliper making the noise.
When riding on the road and you hear the noise lightly feather the brake very gently. Does the noise stop?
Most likely then it's the pads making the noise.
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« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2010, 03:03:17 PM » |
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"asfitdncr"
Nope - my wheel hasn't been off since last years tire change, I always put it on following the sequence recommended, I kinda think from all that's pointed out here that the click is a tad on the normal side, but my pins may be a little worn. I'll definitely give those springs a look though & maybe a little bend too. Thanks y'all (thats from a yankee)
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