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07-01-05, 02:15 PM

I have found then the rear brake is sticking slightly. When I wheel my bike backward from where it is parked in the mornings it needs a bit extra as the back break seems to be slightly on.

Would this be that the rear caliper is seazing?

If so, what do I need to do to stop it?

Cheers all in advance.

07-01-05, 02:25 PM

Take the caliper off the bike, but do not disconnect the hose unless you are going to renew oil and bleed. Remove the pads and pump the pistons out slightly. Not too far now. Clean around the pistons with a cotton wool bud and some clean brake fluid. Push the pistons back in. Pump them out again and repeat until they feel freer. Clean the body of the caliper, where the pads normally go with a toothbruck or similar. If you are using oil (like WD40) or brake fluid to do this make sure you spray liberally with brake cleaner. You don't want this on the disks or pads. Pop you pads back in, fix back on the bike and pump the lever a few times.

If this don't sort it then you "may" need a new seal kit.

BillyC · 07-01-05, 02:28 PM

Just don't do a Charnley and put grease on your discs!

07-01-05, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyC

Just don't do a Charnley and put grease on your discs!

Mean!

07-01-05, 03:36 PM

But oh so smooth braking.

.

07-01-05, 02:15 PM	#1
Shinsei Jutsu Guest Posts: n/a	rear brake I have found then the rear brake is sticking slightly. When I wheel my bike backward from where it is parked in the mornings it needs a bit extra as the back break seems to be slightly on. Would this be that the rear caliper is seazing? If so, what do I need to do to stop it? Cheers all in advance.

07-01-05, 02:28 PM	#3
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Just don't do a Charnley and put grease on your discs! __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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07-01-05, 02:25 PM	#2
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	Take the caliper off the bike, but do not disconnect the hose unless you are going to renew oil and bleed. Remove the pads and pump the pistons out slightly. Not too far now. Clean around the pistons with a cotton wool bud and some clean brake fluid. Push the pistons back in. Pump them out again and repeat until they feel freer. Clean the body of the caliper, where the pads normally go with a toothbruck or similar. If you are using oil (like WD40) or brake fluid to do this make sure you spray liberally with brake cleaner. You don't want this on the disks or pads. Pop you pads back in, fix back on the bike and pump the lever a few times. If this don't sort it then you "may" need a new seal kit.

07-01-05, 03:36 PM	#5
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	But oh so smooth braking. .