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correct way to install rear calipper?

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alexander-vmann:

--- Quote from: sandblaster on August 19, 2015, 05:38:02 AM ---Cool.
Just a thought, you might want to use some air to push your caliper piston out and clean your seals really well...
It's amazing the difference it can make on brake performance.

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i cant even reach the brake pedal, i migth need one with a bigger surface, i only use it a few rare times when im sitting on the bike before a corner

Foxx4Beaver:

--- Quote from: alexander-vmann on August 19, 2015, 04:30:26 AM ---i think i found out the problem, MAJOR play in the slide that goes on the swingarm, so i hold up the calipper as i tigthen the axle nut, and now it seems like it's not riding to low anymore

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what I figured...
unfortunately that's only a temporary fix.

KXDINO:
The swingarm wears out were the carrier sits , I get that area welded than grind and file back so the carrier slides back and forth nicely than the banjo bolt wont wear in to the swingarm  , as my caliper was showing signs of massive wear I bought a new 450 one and hose and fitted it , it a tad lighter and the banjo bolt is on top so it wont dig in the swingarm , this was on a 250 06 2t.

Foxx4Beaver:
I've seen guys cut off rails/slides from other swingers and weld them on in replace of the bad one on the original swinger.

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