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14-07-06, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Viney

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Originally Posted by Jon Digital

oh come on guys lighten up of cuase thats not the only reason i ride im just giving an example to a problem thats all

Blimey, someone that can spell worse than me

The sv calipers have a bad tendancy for corrosion if not looked after properly. The front pisonts can sieze and damage the seals. So as advised pop the calipers off, get a can of brake cleaner and a toothbrush, remove the pads...if the pins are not siezed in, and thats another story, and give the pisons a real good scribbing with the brush a cleaner. Then VERY gently squeeze the brake lever(once) and watch the pistons. If one moves and the other doesnt, then hold the one thats moving and again gently squeeze the lever. This will hopefully move the stuck pison. Again, clean with the brush and cleaner, then push the pistons back into the cliper, re-fit/replace pads, remount claiper and pump the lever a few times until you get some feel back in the lever.

However, brakes are seriosu things. If you dont feel compitent with a spanner, then id advise getting help form someone that does, or take it to a garage.

*cough*

northwind · 15-07-06, 12:24 AM

I can spell real good. I jsut can't type at all. And I didn't do that on purpose, good example though.

Viney · 15-07-06, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ping

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Originally Posted by Viney

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Originally Posted by Jon Digital

oh come on guys lighten up of cuase thats not the only reason i ride im just giving an example to a problem thats all

Blimey, someone that can spell worse than me

The sv calipers have a bad tendancy for corrosion if not looked after properly. The front pisonts can sieze and damage the seals. So as advised pop the calipers off, get a can of brake cleaner and a toothbrush, remove the pads...if the pins are not siezed in, and thats another story, and give the pisons a real good scribbing with the brush a cleaner. Then VERY gently squeeze the brake lever(once) and watch the pistons. If one moves and the other doesnt, then hold the one thats moving and again gently squeeze the lever. This will hopefully move the stuck pison. Again, clean with the brush and cleaner, then push the pistons back into the cliper, re-fit/replace pads, remount claiper and pump the lever a few times until you get some feel back in the lever.

However, brakes are seriosu things. If you dont feel compitent with a spanner, then id advise getting help form someone that does, or take it to a garage.

*cough*

BillyC · 15-07-06, 11:38 AM

Sorry... 'brakes' are what cause you to slow down and stop... 'break' is what has happened when something doesn't work anymore.

Title amended.

15-07-06, 01:12 PM

i put this thred an the one about stoppies wich were relly wheelies together and got this vision of u goin down the rode like a sort of yo-yo

Not sure if you ride an sv or not cos the other one was about 125s but if you crack weelies ok you prolly won need front brakes!

when Fliss - my gf - rides on back of me (oops! BIKE!) wheelies no probs and she so much drag that with engine breaking, discs not needeed. So perhaps u should aslo get a fat lass!

15-07-06, 12:24 AM	#12
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15-07-06, 11:38 AM	#14
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15-07-06, 01:12 PM	#15
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	i put this thred an the one about stoppies wich were relly wheelies together and got this vision of u goin down the rode like a sort of yo-yo Not sure if you ride an sv or not cos the other one was about 125s but if you crack weelies ok you prolly won need front brakes! when Fliss - my gf - rides on back of me (oops! BIKE!) wheelies no probs and she so much drag that with engine breaking, discs not needeed. So perhaps u should aslo get a fat lass!