Moving a brake a ca...
 

[Closed] Moving a brake a caliper outwards - does the frame need facing

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Hi

My rear disk binds slightly yet it needs to move outwards and already has no spacers to remove. Would facing the frame help?


 
Posted : 16/06/2009 11:47 am
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Sounds like it's the only way. Seems odd though.


 
Posted : 16/06/2009 11:49 am
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Is the disc central in the slot in the caliper? If so its a sticky piston


 
Posted : 16/06/2009 12:00 pm
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could be right TJ. I have now tried to put some new pads in and they will not fit. Cannot move the piston back on one side.

Clean and rebleed needed?
How do I go about resolving this?


 
Posted : 16/06/2009 12:24 pm
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Usual stuff - Hold the piston that is moving with something and pump the lever till the sticky piston moves, once it has moved clean and lube - the correct fluid for your system will do as lube but red rubber grease is best. work the sticky piston in and out a few times.


 
Posted : 16/06/2009 12:33 pm
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sounds like the pistons need mobilzing due to the bike not being used for a while and the seals not beibng lubbed ( according to the magura tech info )


 
Posted : 16/06/2009 12:38 pm
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ok cool


 
Posted : 16/06/2009 12:39 pm