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techtalk:ref:tools130 [2019/12/02 01:43] hippysmack [Removal / Installation] |
techtalk:ref:tools130 [2020/06/26 03:05] hippysmack [Brake Cylinder Hone] |
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- | ====== Removal / Installation ====== | + | ====== Master Cylinder / Brake Caliper / Rotor Tools ====== |
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+ | ===== Retaining Ring Removal / Installation ===== | ||
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+ | Snap Ring Pliers from Carquest (PN STL46000): | ||
+ | The longer points on the end allow access to the snap ring in the front master cylinders to be removed. \\ | ||
+ | Some snap ring pliers are too big to get in there. | ||
+ | These were purchased from Carquest for less than $20. | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:snap_ring_pliers_by_fearlessfrisbee.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by FearlessFrisbee of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1509094)) \\ | ||
+ | ===== Caliper Removal / Installation ===== | ||
98 style rear caliper mounting bolts (2) require a Torx T-40 driver bit. \\ | 98 style rear caliper mounting bolts (2) require a Torx T-40 driver bit. \\ | ||
The brake hose is fastened to the swingarm with a P-clamp and a 1/4" hex head screw. | The brake hose is fastened to the swingarm with a P-clamp and a 1/4" hex head screw. | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:98_rear_caliper_bolts_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:98_rear_caliper_hose_tie-clamp_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:1998_rear_brake_caliper_44050-87_pic6.1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:98_rear_caliper_hose_tie-clamp_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |
- | ====== Brakes: Brake Cylinder Hone ====== | + | |
+ | ===== Compressing Caliper Piston ===== | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:brake_caliper_compression_tool_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
+ | ===== Brake Cylinder Hone ===== | ||
* This zero-cost brake cylinder hone works better on small motorcycle master cylinders than the proper tool you buy at the auto parts store. It fits inside 13-15 mm master cylinders much easier and does not fly apart and scar up the aluminum cylinder bore. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5)) | * This zero-cost brake cylinder hone works better on small motorcycle master cylinders than the proper tool you buy at the auto parts store. It fits inside 13-15 mm master cylinders much easier and does not fly apart and scar up the aluminum cylinder bore. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5)) | ||
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+ | ===== Brake Disc (rotor) ===== | ||
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+ | |An impact wrench works for loosening the Torx bolts on the rotor to remove it from the rim. ((photos by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo)) || | ||
+ | |{{techtalk:ref:tools:brembo_caliper_install_14_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:brembo_caliper_install_15_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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