hi,
will [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7492 ]THIS[/url] fit a Hayes Nine caliper (it just says G1 & G2) and if not, what will?
what is the difference between Hayes Nines and Hayes HFX 9? or is it the same thing?
cheers
not sure of my ground, so not commenting on your specific query, however you are aware that crc are doing a complete brake, bleed and ready to fit, for 40 quid aren't you?
£40 is a lot more than £6.99...
edited because i just saw its the same brake on CRC
read the crc question/answer below 🙂
j e oxley from United Kingdom asks
are these right for hfx 9 calipers
CRC Replies:
These pistons are suitable for the G1 and G2 Caliper. That means they will work with every Hayes Hydraulic brake except for the new El Camino.
how useless am i? i didn't even see the questions bit.
cheers
yep those will fit, there a pretty easy rebuild. taking out the old pistons can be a little tricky. try taking out the pads and compress the lever. pop the middle of a spanner in the caliper so both pistons move out to meet it. then pop one out with one more pull of the lever. have something ready to catch the fluid. then open the caliper. the other side should come out pretty easy. be careful pulling on the pin cos it will come off real easy. try and get some silicone lube for the seals, its what hope uses. once you have done it a few times its not bad at all. crc bring hayes into the uk hence them having every bloody part on the planet. if you get stuck give them a call, helpful folk.
cheers for the info, the piston i'm replacing is stuck and proving a bugger to get out, its also cracked so all the fluid has drained out meaning i can use it to push the piston out
drill a wee hole on the piston to the side of the stud. be careful not to drill into the caliper body. then screw quite a long screw into the hole. if you have a vice grip the caliper half in that. wrap it well in cloth so not to mash it up. then pull the piston out via the screw. watch out for it suddenly giving and you ending up on the ground! all the best joe x
cheers for that. i'll give it a go