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« on: May 07, 2017, 01:01:29 PM » |
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I think I've done 6 or 7 brake pad replacements on Valkyries . I've never had a problem removing the screwdriver slotted pin cover. Well, had to repair a tire recently and noticed I needed rear pads. I usually 2 or 3 sets on hand, I think no problem. First mistake not putting the caliper back in place before trying to remove it. Second mistake was.....well, you know. I buggered up the slot. So I end up getting it out with an easy out and taking the one off my standard to replace it. I figured some of the bike shops would have some in stock, but no go. Couldn't find anything at the hardware stores either. Ended up ordering these. I ordered the black steel ones but they were out of stock and they sent me stainless. I went ahead and got 10. Later I noticed they had some set screws of the correct size for 1/3 of these. Anyway I figured Allen head would be better.  |
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jim@98valkyrie.com
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2017, 02:41:46 PM » |
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Hey Rob,
I was looking at the BelMetric stuff as well and they have a great product. I dropped $100 a month or so ago for some stainless hardware from them.
IIRC, when I looked at them then, the SS screw height was 10mm vs. the original ones @ 5mm. Is the extra 5mm an issue, or does it thread down enough?
I'm not sure what you are referring to when you said they had set screws that were 1/3 of the ones you got. Looks like you got set screws..... Am I missing something? I like the flat vs. the regular cup point on the ones you got.
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2017, 03:32:28 PM » |
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Hey Rob,
I was looking at the BelMetric stuff as well and they have a great product. I dropped $100 a month or so ago for some stainless hardware from them.
IIRC, when I looked at them then, the SS screw height was 10mm vs. the original ones @ 5mm. Is the extra 5mm an issue, or does it thread down enough?
I'm not sure what you are referring to when you said they had set screws that were 1/3 of the ones you got. Looks like you got set screws..... Am I missing something? I like the flat vs. the regular cup point on the ones you got.
Yeah Jim, they stand a little proud. But I don't think it matters. After I ordered these, which are called "metric drain plugs" for $1.45 I saw some called "set screws" for $.45.  |
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2017, 03:33:08 PM » |
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Did you put grease on it to stop it from seizing?
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2017, 03:39:57 PM » |
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Did you put grease on it to stop it from seizing?
In the past I've used a little moly60 with good effect. After this I bought a tube of actual anti-seize. It was probably mostly because I removed the caliper first. It's hard to get a solid bite like that. Also, I don't use the back brake that hard. The pads had 40k and 3 years on them. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2017, 03:49:56 PM » |
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So I end up getting it out with an easy out and taking the one off my standard to replace it. Nice to have multiple Valks to steal parts from, huh? Seems like I heard that somewhere.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2017, 03:59:24 PM » |
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So I end up getting it out with an easy out and taking the one off my standard to replace it. Nice to have multiple Valks to steal parts from, huh? Seems like I heard that somewhere.  2 is a pair. 5 is an orgy.  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2017, 05:15:01 PM » |
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Thanks Mr. Head. Been looking for these.
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2017, 05:39:26 PM » |
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Mr. Head: I searched around the website and found exactly what we need for this set screw replacement. It's called an Allen Socket Drain Plug. Part # DP10X1.0AHSS It's stainless and 5mm long. www.belmetric.com |
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2017, 05:52:48 PM » |
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Mr. Head: I searched around the website and found exactly what we need for this set screw replacement. It's called an Allen Socket Drain Plug. Part # DP10X1.0AHSS It's stainless and 5mm long. www.belmetric.comI don't think this is the same thing as a set screw. It has a drain plug head as the top part of the set screw. This would put the drain plug even further outside the threaded hole. What am I missing? |
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2017, 06:20:00 PM » |
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Mr. Head: I searched around the website and found exactly what we need for this set screw replacement. It's called an Allen Socket Drain Plug. Part # DP10X1.0AHSS It's stainless and 5mm long. www.belmetric.comIt is close. It looks like 8mm of thread. Overall 11mm. It will work.  The ones I got probably have 3 or 4mm proud of the caliper. It might not go flush, but it will probably look better. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2017, 06:43:50 PM » |
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It would be easy enough to remove 2mm of thread with a belt sander or grinding wheel.
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