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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 11, 2014 15:34:03 GMT
My rear brakes are binding like a mu' fu', so I thought I'd have a stab at de-junking them... Took one look, pulled a rubber "thingie" out and assessed that it was beyond my non-existent knowledge... Then gave up. Can't even get the rubber thing back in... So basically.... Heeeelllllppppp  ? I'll upload the pictures when in back on the computer because there's no option to do so on this Nokia browser... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 15:39:19 GMT
Feel free, I'll take a look bud. If you want pure aprilia advise, join www.rsvr.net also  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 15:40:30 GMT
My rear brakes are binding like a mu' fu', so I thought I'd have a stab at de-junking them... Took one look, pulled a rubber "thingie" out and assessed that it was beyond my non-existent knowledge... Then gave up. Can't even get the rubber thing back in... So basically.... Heeeelllllppppp ? I'll upload the pictures when in back on the computer because there's no option to do so on this Nokia browser... It's not just the rubber cap for the bleed nipple is it? Lol |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 11, 2014 16:19:55 GMT
Tar, very much, Clint    Done them as attachments so you can click on 'em to get a a bigger view, if you'd rather them just inserted in the post lemme know and I'll upload them. The black thing sticking out in the second picture is the rubber bung/cover. I believe the bleed nipple to be diagonally above that? I'm gonna buy some new pads next pay day regardless, but if I can do something to sort this binding out sooner that'd be ideal, don't fancy continuing to run it for 3 weeks with a goosed brake. Do they grease the callipers when you take it for a service? Nokia's are shit for use with proboards  Can't insert pictures |
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Post by Mainjetmike on Apr 11, 2014 16:28:04 GMT
Your pins haven't seen copper slip in their lives by the pictures !
The black thingy half in half out looks like a dust shroud over one of the slide pins .
Their doesn't seem to be much friction material left on pads either . The next stage is pads out and lubricate the piston ( big round thing a magiggy ) with wd40 , push it back into it hole with fingers and then work it in n out a fee times to ensure it's free .
Work it out with brake pedal and push back in with pinkies . Do not hammer it back in .
Brakes are very simple to work on with a little knowledge but also very easy to make a pig of a job .
If your not sure leave alone to an expert , as after all they stop you going into a wall !
If your in Hpool nxt week I'm free on a few days
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Post by Mainjetmike on Apr 11, 2014 16:29:15 GMT
Your wheel adjusting bolts are also screaming "put some wd40 on me !" I can hear them over the chase on itv !
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 11, 2014 16:38:14 GMT
The whole bike's in shit-nick (poor bairn lives outside), it's due a service next month so everything is going to get sorted/replaced/cleaned/lubed then, once I'm back on my feet and earning money. Not been using it that much, what with being an invalid, so it's fell into decay.
Might nip to Crofton Court and watch the guys there do it when they service it.
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Post by iconic944ss on Apr 11, 2014 18:23:33 GMT
If its the type of rear brake I think, when used, the two lower pins (with rubber caps) allow the caliper to move away from the wheel, pushing the inner most pad onto the other side of the disc. This is a simpler design that uses only a single piston (but yours looks well corroded, sorry).
Needs sorting sooner rather than later as the pads look ominously close to metal-to-metal contact.
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Post by Milky C on Apr 11, 2014 19:32:36 GMT
Id give it a clean and a good soak in WD before i even tried to remove the pins and bolts! Not worth snapping or stripping one |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 11, 2014 19:33:59 GMT
There's not a lot there, but there's enough to last me a couple weeks, no worries. It'll scrub up alright, I reckon. Just need to get in at the barsteward  So, does anyone know how to get that bloody rubber thing back in?! It's such a wonky shape! |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 11, 2014 19:35:12 GMT
Id give it a clean and a good soak in WD before i even tried to remove the pins and bolts! Not worth snapping or stripping one I'm always scared of using WD40 near the brakes, that's why it's in such a state.. That and a hard winter.. D= |
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Post by Milky C on Apr 11, 2014 19:38:07 GMT
Id give it a clean and a good soak in WD before i even tried to remove the pins and bolts! Not worth snapping or stripping one I'm always scared of using WD40 near the brakes, that's why it's in such a state.. That and a hard winter.. D= As long as your not dousing the pads in wd40 you will be fine  Stick a rag in it if your worried and get that bolt BLASTED |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 11, 2014 19:41:24 GMT
Which bolt are we all talking about here? |
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Post by Milky C on Apr 11, 2014 20:05:07 GMT
Pad retaining one  Looks pretty manked up |
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Post by iconic944ss on Apr 11, 2014 20:43:23 GMT
I have a funny feeling you are going to have to take the caliper off, now, as that rubber boot shouldnt of been pulled out!
You'll need to check but I think the floating pin for the caliper (mounted to the caliper bracket?) is essentially fixed and the rubber boot & caliper slide along.
It will be too hard to get the rubber boot back in or a fair chance of damaging it, otherwise.
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Apr 11, 2014 21:28:42 GMT
I have a funny feeling you are going to have to take the caliper off, now, as that rubber boot shouldnt of been pulled out! You'll need to check but I think the floating pin for the caliper (mounted to the caliper bracket?) is essentially fixed and the rubber boot & caliper slide along. It will be too hard to get the rubber boot back in or a fair chance of damaging it, otherwise. Well.... Bugger xD I have a day off tomorrow, so I'll probably have a stab at it, assuming it doesn't involve bleeding the brakes. Why do they make it removable if you shouldn't remove it! And then make it so you can't put it back... I told you I had no idea what I was doing, I was just gonna give it a good clean, and assumed that'd be a bold underneath (because of the shape of the end) and that'd need doing also. So, do they touch the brakes on a service? ie lube 'em up/replace them if necessary? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 22:18:16 GMT
Just take the pads out and leave it ..... Prilla rear brakes are notoriously wnak anyway ... Mine's in perfect working order and I get more braking putting my foot down on the ground to stop.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2014 0:43:30 GMT
My MV had a chocolate rear brake but the Brembo set up on the RSV4 is incredible |
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Post by Milky C on Apr 12, 2014 1:04:15 GMT
I have a funny feeling you are going to have to take the caliper off, now, as that rubber boot shouldnt of been pulled out! You'll need to check but I think the floating pin for the caliper (mounted to the caliper bracket?) is essentially fixed and the rubber boot & caliper slide along. It will be too hard to get the rubber boot back in or a fair chance of damaging it, otherwise. Well.... Bugger xD I have a day off tomorrow, so I'll probably have a stab at it, assuming it doesn't involve bleeding the brakes. Why do they make it removable if you shouldn't remove it! And then make it so you can't put it back... I told you I had no idea what I was doing, I was just gonna give it a good clean, and assumed that'd be a bold underneath (because of the shape of the end) and that'd need doing also. So, do they touch the brakes on a service? ie lube 'em up/replace them if necessary? Not generally in a routine one, they might mention it but will cost you extra to replace brake bits |
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Stick a rag in it if your worried and get that bolt BLASTED