Sticking brake caliper. - SV650.org

appollo1 · 12-03-12, 10:29 PM

Went out for a short blast on my bike today. It was my first run since about October last year. When i was pushing my bike out of the garage it was quite hard to move and i thought that maybe it was due to it sitting for so long.

When i was riding and rolled off the throttle the bike slowed down very quickly and at some points i didn't even have to use the brakes.

I was using the brakes a lot to try and wear off any nastiness that may have been on the face of the pads.

As i got near home i heard a "squeaking" noise coming from the front brakes. When i stopped at my house i had a look at the discs and they looked ok but when i touched them the one on the left (looking at them from sitting on the seat) was cool but the right hand disc was very hot.

I am not mechanical minded in any way so any thought on what it could be and simple description to resolve the problem would be greatly appreciated. I cannot afford to put the bike into a garage to pay for repairs and would be quite happy to try and give it a go myself!! maybe as long as it is not too difficult.

Thank you.

Bibio · 12-03-12, 10:32 PM

pm on it's way m8.

appollo1 · 12-03-12, 10:41 PM

thanks pal.

Biker Biggles · 12-03-12, 10:42 PM

Calipers need some maintenance.Either the pistons are sticking or the sliders are not sliding.At the least they are going to need a good clean up and red rubber grease.

appollo1 · 12-03-12, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Calipers need some maintenance.Either the pistons are sticking or the sliders are not sliding.At the least they are going to need a good clean up and red rubber grease.

Thanks BB i would give it a go but as brakes are an essential part of the bike i would be worried that i would mess it all up.

12-03-12, 10:29 PM	#1
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Sticking brake caliper. Went out for a short blast on my bike today. It was my first run since about October last year. When i was pushing my bike out of the garage it was quite hard to move and i thought that maybe it was due to it sitting for so long. When i was riding and rolled off the throttle the bike slowed down very quickly and at some points i didn't even have to use the brakes. I was using the brakes a lot to try and wear off any nastiness that may have been on the face of the pads. As i got near home i heard a "squeaking" noise coming from the front brakes. When i stopped at my house i had a look at the discs and they looked ok but when i touched them the one on the left (looking at them from sitting on the seat) was cool but the right hand disc was very hot. I am not mechanical minded in any way so any thought on what it could be and simple description to resolve the problem would be greatly appreciated. I cannot afford to put the bike into a garage to pay for repairs and would be quite happy to try and give it a go myself!! maybe as long as it is not too difficult. Thank you. __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

12-03-12, 10:32 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Brake Problem pm on it's way m8.

12-03-12, 10:41 PM	#3
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: Brake Problem thanks pal. __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

12-03-12, 10:42 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Re: Brake Problem Calipers need some maintenance.Either the pistons are sticking or the sliders are not sliding.At the least they are going to need a good clean up and red rubber grease. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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