Brake probs (with pictures!)

[northwind]

Is it not Looks just like it I always get the sides wrong. Anyhow, it's till not the pads

Ok, quick pic of the axle should let you see the distance it's protruding (big word for today ) and verify that the spacer's in there.

Re. the pad types, the set North sent were indeed EBC FA229. The set I bought (for right side, as pictured) were Armstrong GG coded PAD320221 - but they have a "cross reference" for EBC's coded FA231 (a little concerned as this isn't the same code as North's set).

FWIW, the pistons aren't retracting fully but it's not the pads that are scraping the disc, it's lug #1 on the caliper - as lug #2 isn't touching though (which is on the same plane) this would kinda back up Sid/TSM's theory of the forks.

[TSM]

Originally Posted by goof

Ok, quick pic of the axle should let you see the distance it's protruding (big word for today ) and verify that the spacer's in there.

Re. the pad types, the set North sent were indeed EBC FA229. The set I bought (for right side, as pictured) were Armstrong GG coded PAD320221 - but they have a "cross reference" for EBC's coded FA231 (a little concerned as this isn't the same code as North's set).

FWIW, the pistons aren't retracting fully but it's not the pads that are scraping the disc, it's lug #1 on the caliper - as lug #2 isn't touching though (which is on the same plane) this would kinda back up Sid/TSM's theory of the forks.

No woreys about the pads, FA231 is the right caliper and the FA229 is for the left (I have checked the number on the EBC list)

The axle bolt should sit flush with the side of the leg, which its not on yours. Have to checked to see if its fully threaded into the other fork? If it was not the wheel would have some sideways movement so its unlikley as you would tell this easly.

[northwind]

Don't worry, 229 is left and 231 is right! (at last, I contribute something acccurate to this thread!)

[TSM]

Originally Posted by northwind

Don't worry, 229 is left and 231 is right! (at last, I contribute something acccurate to this thread!)

haa, too slooooo.

[northwind]

God damn you TSM!

ROFL

TSM, could you define "fully threaded into the other fork" - I mean, it's in there but obviously can't be enough if it's still sticking out the other end. The problem is (as I mentioned) was I think it was torqued to the right level when put on.

[TSM]

Originally Posted by goof

ROFL

TSM, could you define "fully threaded into the other fork" - I mean, it's in there but obviously can't be enough if it's still sticking out the other end. The problem is (as I mentioned) was I think it was torqued to the right level when put on.

If it was torqued up then its ok, if the wheel does not move then its ok, most likley is its the right fork.

Has the bike ever been involved in a crash on either side, by you or any other owner that you are aware? If you are not aware then you can check, look on the headstock and find where the steering stop is, put your finger over each side and it may feal like its indented a little bit.

Will need to check that tomorrow now - when you say "steering stop" do you just mean where it's on full lock to either side?

Sorry for all the questions

[TSM]

Originally Posted by goof

Will need to check that tomorrow now - when you say "steering stop" do you just mean where it's on full lock to either side?

Sorry for all the questions

In the middle of the headstock, above the bottom yoke, just below where the front fairing mount joins on the frame.