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Post by yelloscoot on Apr 17, 2013 14:00:34 GMT -5
Yes,...I'm changing out my front brake pads today...Everything is going fine until reinstalling the caliper. There is not enough clearance for the rotor....?
Any suggestions,..the pads are a little too thick...only a bit away from clearing...?
Thanks...
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Apr 17, 2013 14:07:08 GMT -5
Did you depress the pistons in the caliper? not too far (I've learn just to squeeze them just enough to get pads in, that way you don't have to bleed them)
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Post by yelloscoot on Apr 17, 2013 14:27:46 GMT -5
Yes, used a C-clamp, gently. I am flushing the whole line out also, original fluid was dark,...running clear now. Went with Valvoline Synth.
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Apr 17, 2013 14:48:26 GMT -5
If they are the right disc brakes (got any pics) they may be a little tight going on. I use the Dot 4.
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Post by yelloscoot on Apr 17, 2013 15:19:58 GMT -5
Yes, have some during break down and removal. Gonna try and finagle things around a bit. I've known you since the previous board. You seem to think they'll fit, and this is my first scooter brake job. So, I'll give it a try...if need be I'll post some pics.
I did call a well known brake shop asking about shaving them down a mm or so. Said he's used a belt sander.....sounds feasible....that would be my last resort though. lol
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Post by yelloscoot on Apr 17, 2013 15:42:42 GMT -5
Before continuing the finagling.....what is this rubber piece. It doesn't feel like it wants to come out, and don't want to force it, but goes all the way through the caliper....?   |
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Apr 17, 2013 16:00:44 GMT -5
That doesn't come out, only the two bolts holding the caliper on, and then the two allen bolts hold the disc brakes in ;D
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Post by yelloscoot on Apr 17, 2013 17:34:14 GMT -5
All finished...used the last resort. Very easy, came out smooth and even. Only took a few minutes.
Thanks,
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Apr 17, 2013 18:15:28 GMT -5
Great Job yelloscoot  |
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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 20:35:36 GMT -5
Its hard to tell if you need new brakes on my scoot... how did you know?
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Post by yelloscoot on Apr 17, 2013 21:11:40 GMT -5
I started to hear a slight grinding sound a couple weeks ago. Then checked the rotor for grooves. The rotor was worn just a bit. Like yours, they are difficult to see on the bike. But, yes, I was able to see they were thin.....  ,  |
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 18, 2013 0:01:02 GMT -5
I have had to lightly tap the caliper on some cars when I installed new pads and rotors . I use a C clamp to push the piston into the caliper with the master cylinder cap off . In the event someone added brakefluid which the lever drops with pad and rotor wear maybe too much with new parts and could blow a seal when pushing the piston back in
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