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Marshj
Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Was changing out the rear tire yesterday and accidentally moved the rear brake lever while removing the idler pulley. The piston unseated and is now very tight on the rear disk and rubs, and the lever is very stiff- whats the fastest/easiest way to reset the caliper as I'm supposed to leave for Virginia on this bike this morning-

Jeff
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 09:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just Squeeze the caliper piston back in. You should be able to use your hands, it is hard, or use a clamp to reseat it.

Once installed hit the brake a few times to seat it to the rotor....
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Marshj
Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks firebolt. i figured to use a clamp- off we go
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Birdy
Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Little tip to stop this from happening again. Pick up a handful of "Window Wedges" at the builders store and stick a couple in the caliper back to back when you take the wheel off.

NOT my brain storm by a long shot but a trick I was taught a long time ago.
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