Is there a trick to removing the rear caliper?
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Is there a trick to removing the rear caliper?
HI All,
I want to replace my rear brake pads so I removed the caliper mounting bolts but could not get the caliper off. It hits the wheel. I have the factory smooth spoke wheels. Any tips? It should come off but I can't seem to get it. Bike is a 2012 Road King Classic.
Thanks,
J.
I want to replace my rear brake pads so I removed the caliper mounting bolts but could not get the caliper off. It hits the wheel. I have the factory smooth spoke wheels. Any tips? It should come off but I can't seem to get it. Bike is a 2012 Road King Classic.
Thanks,
J.
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Complete procedure is in manual, I didn't want to list what I did in case I missed something, and his pads fell out on da highway
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Twist/rock the caliper back and forth a little with some force the pads/pistons will retract some and it'll come out. I take calipers off and clean up good. Here's good Brembo brake maintenance link download for 08 to present bikes.
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/Download10.html
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/Download10.html
Last edited by acchd; 08-10-2013 at 07:04 PM.
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Thanks
David
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My manual also says to remove the caliper - it was a good opportunity to clean it while I had it off.
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It will come off — just move it around & wriggle until it finds its ‘happy place’. Like others indicated no need to take it off but I always do in order to completely service the caliper.
There is a good ‘how to’ on Lyndall’s website www.lyndallbrakes.com/service-tech/
There is a good ‘how to’ on Lyndall’s website www.lyndallbrakes.com/service-tech/