Hoser
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« on: September 06, 2013, 03:41:04 PM » |
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I had to replace wheel bearings in the rear wheel, pulled the wheel, got that done. When reassembled the brakes will not fully release. Result, super hot rotor. Before I get started, is there anything I should or should not know? I hate working on brakes, btw. Hoser  (Update posted below.) |
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« Last Edit: September 13, 2013, 06:01:29 PM by Hoser »
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2013, 05:18:24 PM » |
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Hoser-when mine locked up-rear brake-in the garage and after I got it tore down the exposed parts of the pistons were very NASTY. Needed compressed air to get the pistons out Scotch Brite on the nasty part of the pistons new O-rings-good to go.  So yeah what i'm saying is rear caliper rebuild.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2013, 08:09:50 PM » |
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Sounds like your pistons need cleaning. You can remove the caliper w/o pulling the wheel by removing the pin bolt. PITA, but the results are worth it. Just did one of mine and piece of mind is good. |
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2013, 02:07:15 PM » |
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I had a customer's rear brake lock up after I finished going through his bike. Turned out to be the rear master cylinder. There is a return hole, extremely tiny, that was clogged with debris. Removed it from the bike and I used a piece from the smallest string of a guitar to clean it out. Worked like a charm. Of course, cleaned all components thoroughly and purchased a rebuild kit.
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Hoser
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2013, 03:35:07 PM » |
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Looks like caliper rebuild is due, I will let cha know how that works out. Hoser  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2013, 04:00:20 PM » |
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Looks like caliper rebuild is due, I will let cha know how that works out. Hoser Pretty easy if you have the right size snap ring pliers. Sort of hard to put the rubber over the end of the plunger, but a little brake fluid helps a lot. Hay  JImmyt |
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Hoser
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2013, 05:40:35 PM » |
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Looks like caliper rebuild is due, I will let cha know how that works out. Hoser Pretty easy if you have the right size snap ring pliers. Sort of hard to put the rubber over the end of the plunger, but a little brake fluid helps a lot. Hay JImmyt I took the caliper to a good independent shop that I use. I know my limitations! Hoser |
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Hoser
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2013, 05:59:41 PM » |
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Update: A new push pin and push pin bushing got the fatlady on the road again.  Hoser  |
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2013, 05:14:48 AM » |
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I had to replace wheel bearings in the rear wheel, pulled the wheel, got that done. When reassembled the brakes will not fully release. Result, super hot rotor. Before I get started, is there anything I should or should not know? I hate working on brakes, btw. Hoser (Update posted below.) just one question.......What if you know something you shouldnt? Would you try to un-know it then or what next? |
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Hoser
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« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2013, 05:28:32 AM » |
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I had to replace wheel bearings in the rear wheel, pulled the wheel, got that done. When reassembled the brakes will not fully release. Result, super hot rotor. Before I get started, is there anything I should or should not know? I hate working on brakes, btw. Hoser (Update posted below.) just one question.......What if you know something you shouldnt? Would you try to un-know it then or what next? Turns out I should know better than play with something I am not familiar with. (the rear brake caliper) Hoser |
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